Over the past decade, chemical pesticide production in China has exhibited significant fluctuations. Starting at 303.14 ten thousand metric tons in 2013, production peaked at 374.4 in 2014 but declined to 250.74 by 2017. Production further decreased to 211.81 in 2019 before slightly recovering to 249.85 in 2021. By 2023, it stood at 258.1, showing a gradual recovery trend with a year-on-year increase of 1.58% and an average annual growth rate of 1.46% over the last five years. Forecasts indicate continued modest growth reaching 275.07 by 2028, with a projected annual growth rate of 0.99% over the next five years.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Technological advancements and adoption rate of bio-pesticides
- Regulatory changes influencing chemical pesticide usage
- Rising environmental and health concerns pushing for sustainable alternatives
- Market demand shifts driven by agricultural practices and crop patterns
- Potential economic impacts affecting agricultural expenditure
