China Fungicide Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.29 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 1.59 Billion |
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Largest Share by Application Mode | Foliar |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.16 % |
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Fastest Growing by Application Mode | Foliar |
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Market Concentration | Medium |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
China Fungicide Market Analysis
The China Fungicide Market size is estimated at 1.29 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.59 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.16% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
1.29 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
1.59 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
1.92 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.16 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Segment by Application Mode
60.20 %
value share, Foliar, 2023
Effectiveness in controlling fungal diseases by directly targeting them with rapid action and advancements in foliar equipment enhance the foliar fungicide application.
Largest Segment by Crop Type
51.97 %
value share, Grains & Cereals, 2023
Grains and cereals occupy higher cultivation areas and are prone to more yield losses by diseases like stripe rust, powdery mildew, rice blast, and increasing fungicide usage.
Fastest-Growing Segment by Crop Type
4.37 %
Projected CAGR, Fruits & Vegetables, 2024-2029
Growing cultivation areas, rising demand for fresh produce, and increased fungal disease pressure in the fruits and vegetables sector have increased the fungicide adoption rate.
Leading Market Player 1
27 %
market share, Nutrichem Co. Ltd, 2022
Nutrichem's advanced research and development centers and strong product supply capabilities offering various fungicide products have boosted the growth of the fungicides market.
Leading Market Player 2
14.86 %
market share, Syngenta Group, 2022
Gold Ray, Ruizhen, AmiColor, and Amicida are a few of the fungicidal products offered by the company for crops, including soybean, wheat, rice, peanuts, tomato, etc.
Foliar application dominated the Chinese fungicide market owing to its quick action
- China has a well-established fungicide manufacturing industry, with several domestic companies producing fungicide formulations and active ingredients. Major fungicide classes used in China include triazoles, strobilurins, benzimidazoles, dithiocarbamates, and quinone outside inhibitors (QoIs). These fungicides have different modes of action and target specific fungal pathogens. China accounted for 38.7% of the Asia-Pacific fungicide market in 2022.
- Foliar application dominated the Chinese fungicide market and accounted for a share of 60.2% in 2022. Fungicides applied in foliar can provide rapid action against fungal pathogens. They are typically formulated to have quick absorption and translocation properties within the plant. This allows the fungicide to reach the affected tissues and inhibit or kill the fungi, reducing disease progression and preventing further damage.
- Seed treatment accounted for 14.0% of the Chinese fungicide market in 2022. Fungal infections can weaken and stunt the development of plants. Fungicide seed treatments can help plants maintain their health and vigor by preventing or lowering disease damage. This allows the plants to allocate more energy toward growth and development, leading to healthier and more productive crops. The market value of seed treatment between 2017 and 2022 increased by USD 12.6 million.
- Exports of fungicides from China are also projected to increase by 2026. In 2021, the country exported 110.2 million kg of fungicides. By 2026, exports are projected to reach 125.6 million kg. This factor may further drive the fungicide market, which is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period.
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China Fungicide Market Trends
Setting regulations for controlling maximum residue levels and adopting other alternatives for disease control significantly reduced per-hectare fungicide consumption
- During the historical period, China witnessed a notable decrease of approximately 16% in the consumption of fungicides per hectare, attributed to several reasons. The Chinese government has implemented regulations and policies to control the use of fungicides. These include setting limits on the maximum residue levels of fungicides in agricultural products and establishing guidelines for their safe and responsible use. By enforcing these regulations, China aims to ensure that fungicides are used judiciously and with proper precautions.
- China has actively encouraged the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, which encompass preventive measures, biological control techniques, and judicious application of pesticides, such as fungicides. This comprehensive approach has successfully led to a decrease in the rate of fungicide usage.
- The Chinese government has also explored alternative methods of disease control, including the development of disease-resistant crop varieties through traditional breeding or genetic modification techniques. By focusing on enhancing the natural resistance of crops to diseases, China has reduced the reliance on fungicides.
- China has been utilizing biological control agents as an alternative to fungicides. These agents include beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, which can suppress or inhibit the growth of plant pathogens. Applying these biocontrol agents to crops could lead to a reduction in the rate of fungicide usage.
- The farmers adopted techniques, such as crop rotation and soil management, to prevent and manage diseases effectively. These techniques reduced the consumption of fungicide per hectare in China.
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Mancozeb, propineb, and ziram are the most commonly used fungicide ingredients in China
- Mancozeb, propineb, and ziram are the most commonly used fungicide ingredients in China. In 2021, the country exported 110,250,000 kg of fungicides and was fourth behind Germany, France, and China. On average, exports have grown by 2.2% Y-o-Y since 1997. Exports are projected to reach 125,640,000 kg by 2026.
- Mancozeb is a broad-spectrum contact fungicide that is used to control a number of fungal diseases, such as anthracnose, pythium blight, leaf spot, downy mildew, botrytis, rust, and scab, in oilseed rape, lettuce, wheat, apples, tomatoes, table grapes, wine grapes, bulb onions, carrots, parsnip, shallots, and durum wheat. It was priced at USD 7.7 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- Propineb is a dithiocarbamate contact fungicide, priced at USD 3.5 thousand per metric ton in 2022. Propineb is applicable to tomato, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, mango, flowers, and other crops. It is used in preventing and treating early late blight of mango, anthracnose of Chinese cabbage, potato downy mildews, cucumber downy mildew, and tomato late blight.
- Ziram is a carbamate, agricultural fungicide. It can be applied to the foliage of plants, but it is also used for soil and/or seed treatment. It can be used in pome fruit, stone fruit, nuts, vines, vegetables, and ornamentals, particularly to control scabs in apples and pears, as well as Alternaria, Septoria, peach leaf curl, shot-hole, rusts, black rot, and anthracnose in other fruit crops. Ziram was priced at USD 3.3 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- The active ingredient prices are majorly influenced by factors like weather conditions, disease outbreaks, energy prices, and labor costs in the country.
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China Fungicide Industry Overview
The China Fungicide Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 61.60%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Nutrichem Co. Ltd, Syngenta Group and UPL Limited (sorted alphabetically).
China Fungicide Market Leaders
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Nutrichem Co. Ltd
Syngenta Group
UPL Limited
Other important companies include Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd, Rainbow Agro, Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals).
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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China Fungicide Market News
- January 2023: Bayer formed a new partnership with Oerth Bio to enhance crop protection technology and create more eco-friendly crop protection solutions.
- January 2022: In the Chinese region of Ningxia, Rainbow opened a new R&D Center, which has strengthened its R&D capabilities to develop new pesticides.
- March 2021: BASF increased its innovation in seeds, plant protection products, and digital services for sustainable farming. The company aims to boost sales of agricultural solutions by 7% annually, making a substantial contribution to sustainability.
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China Fungicide Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Consumption Of Pesticide Per Hectare
2.2. Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. China
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Application Mode
3.1.1. Chemigation
3.1.2. Foliar
3.1.3. Fumigation
3.1.4. Seed Treatment
3.1.5. Soil Treatment
3.2. Crop Type
3.2.1. Commercial Crops
3.2.2. Fruits & Vegetables
3.2.3. Grains & Cereals
3.2.4. Pulses & Oilseeds
3.2.5. Turf & Ornamental
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)
4.4.1. BASF SE
4.4.2. Bayer AG
4.4.3. Corteva Agriscience
4.4.4. FMC Corporation
4.4.5. Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd
4.4.6. Nutrichem Co. Ltd
4.4.7. Rainbow Agro
4.4.8. Syngenta Group
4.4.9. UPL Limited
4.4.10. Wynca Group (Wynca Chemicals)
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- FUNGICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- FUNGICIDE VALUE USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- FUNGICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- FUNGICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEED TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- FUNGICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- FUNGICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 37:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 43:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, CHINA, 2017-2022
- Figure 44:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, CHINA, 2017-2022
- Figure 45:
- MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA 2022
China Fungicide Industry Segmentation
Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- China has a well-established fungicide manufacturing industry, with several domestic companies producing fungicide formulations and active ingredients. Major fungicide classes used in China include triazoles, strobilurins, benzimidazoles, dithiocarbamates, and quinone outside inhibitors (QoIs). These fungicides have different modes of action and target specific fungal pathogens. China accounted for 38.7% of the Asia-Pacific fungicide market in 2022.
- Foliar application dominated the Chinese fungicide market and accounted for a share of 60.2% in 2022. Fungicides applied in foliar can provide rapid action against fungal pathogens. They are typically formulated to have quick absorption and translocation properties within the plant. This allows the fungicide to reach the affected tissues and inhibit or kill the fungi, reducing disease progression and preventing further damage.
- Seed treatment accounted for 14.0% of the Chinese fungicide market in 2022. Fungal infections can weaken and stunt the development of plants. Fungicide seed treatments can help plants maintain their health and vigor by preventing or lowering disease damage. This allows the plants to allocate more energy toward growth and development, leading to healthier and more productive crops. The market value of seed treatment between 2017 and 2022 increased by USD 12.6 million.
- Exports of fungicides from China are also projected to increase by 2026. In 2021, the country exported 110.2 million kg of fungicides. By 2026, exports are projected to reach 125.6 million kg. This factor may further drive the fungicide market, which is anticipated to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period.
| Application Mode | |
| Chemigation | |
| Foliar | |
| Fumigation | |
| Seed Treatment | |
| Soil Treatment |
| Crop Type | |
| Commercial Crops | |
| Fruits & Vegetables | |
| Grains & Cereals | |
| Pulses & Oilseeds | |
| Turf & Ornamental |
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Market Definition
- Function - Fungicides are chemicals used to control or prevent fungi from damaging the crop and prevent yield loss.
- Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
- Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| IWM | Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds. |
| Host | Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize. |
| Pathogen | A disease-causing organism. |
| Herbigation | Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems. |
| Maximum residue levels (MRL) | Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals. |
| IoT | The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. |
| Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs) | Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops. |
| Chemigation | Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system. |
| Crop Protection | Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops. |
| Seed Treatment | Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment. |
| Fumigation | Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests. |
| Bait | A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning. |
| Contact Fungicide | Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens. They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests. |
| Systemic Fungicide | A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens. |
| Mass Drug Administration (MDA) | Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases. |
| Mollusks | Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs. |
| Pre-emergence Herbicide | Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established. |
| Post-emergence Herbicide | Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings. |
| Active Ingredients | Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests. |
| United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues. |
| Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) | The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds. |
| Suspension concentrate | Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water. |
| Wettable powder | A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying. |
| Emulsifiable concentrate | Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution. |
| Plant-parasitic nematodes | Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss. |
| Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS) | The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management. |
| Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ) | WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange. |
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