In 2023, organophosphate insecticides sales in Belgium stood at 13.57 thousand kilograms. The sales showed dramatic fluctuations over the last decade, peaking at over 84 thousand kilograms in 2015, and then demonstrating a steady decline. Year-on-year variations reveal significant decreases in the latter half of the decade, with a striking -61.09% in 2019 and -37.95% in 2020. However, a notable increase of 125.29% was noted in 2022, followed by a slight rise of 2.15% in 2023. Over the past five years, the average annual decrease (CAGR) stood at -18.93%.
Future forecasts project a continued decline in sales, with a five-year CAGR of -5.43%, culminating in an estimated volume of 9.66 thousand kilograms by 2028. This represents an overall reduction of 24.36% over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Developments in pest resistance management strategies.
- Policy changes or regulatory restrictions impacting organophosphates usage.
- Shifts towards alternative pest control methods or newer, safer insecticides.
