Company Overview
Hailir Pesticides & Chemicals Group Co., Ltd., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong, specializes in R&D, production and sales of pesticides, pesticide intermediates and functional fertilizers. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603639.SS) since January 2017, Hailir employs over 3,200 staff and consistently ranks among China’s top three formulators by domestic sales. In 2021, the group reported CNY 3.70 billion in revenue and CNY 449.7 million in net income, underscoring its robust financial position in the agrochemical sector .
2021 Export Performance
A mid-2021 snapshot reveals three bulk shipments of thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates (HS 293020) to South Africa:
- July 8, 2021: 28,080 kg
- August 8, 2021: 27,690 kg
- August 14, 2021: 27,920 kg
Totaling 83,690 kg, these consignments demonstrate Hailir’s capacity to fulfill large-scale demands in South Africa’s grain sector (Trade Intelligence Global).
Product Focus: Thiocarbamates & Dithiocarbamates
Thiocarbonyl-based compounds such as thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates serve as selective herbicides in cereal and rice cultivation. Bulk shipment sizes of approximately 28 tonnes per consignment highlight Hailir’s strategic positioning in high-demand agrochemical markets.
Logistics & Trade Routes
All consignments were:
- Loaded at: Shanghai Port
- Discharged at: Durban Port
- Handled by: Qiantang (Shenzhen) International Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch—an international freight forwarder established in 2017 offering NVOCC, customs clearance and door-to-door services from its HQ in Shenzhen and branch at 23F, No. 1050 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai .
Global Market Context
- Top Exporters (2021): China led with US $178 million (34 million kg), followed by the EU (US $83.5 million, 17 million kg) and Germany (US $54.4 million, 8.9 million kg)
- Global Export Value (2024): Exports soared to US $1.5 billion, up 14% year-on-year .
Global Production & Import Landscape
- Top Producer (2024): China manufactured 528 000 tonnes, accounting for 24% of global output.
- Key Importers (2023): Australia led inbound trade, followed by Belgium, reflecting robust demand in Oceania and Europe.
- Global Imports (2024): Totaled US $2.8 billion, underscoring consumption outpacing exports in certain regions .
Market Outlook
Hailir’s targeted shipments to South Africa signal its intent to deepen market penetration as the region modernizes crop protection practices. With global export values and consumption on the rise, Hailir’s proven logistics partnerships and strong financial footing position it for sustained growth.
Top Producer & Key Importers
- Top Producer: China (528 000 tonnes in 2024).
- Key Importers: Australia and Belgium (leading global importers in 2023).
- Latest Statistics: Global exports of thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates reached US $1.5 billion and imports US $2.8 billion in 2024
Additional Key Import Markets
Beyond Australia (US $42.35 million) and Belgium (US $39.51 million), the global import landscape in 2023 featured several other high-value markets for thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates (HS 293020). According to ReportLinker data:
- United States: US $28.18 million
- Chile: US $26.38 million
- Mexico: US $24.26 million
- Indonesia: US $23.29 million
- Germany: US $22.68 million
- Malaysia: US $20.11 million
- Colombia: US $17.53 million
- Italy: US $12.79 million
These markets account for rapidly growing demand in both established and emerging agricultural regions, underscoring the diversification of global thiocarbamate consumption
South Africa’s 2024 Import Activity Overview
New shipment records from early May 2024 show that South Africa remains an active and strategic importer of chemicals, beyond thiocarbamates:
- Taurus Chemicals Pvt Ltd (India): Exported 4,250 kg of dried aluminium hydroxide and 7,225 kg of magnesium trisilicate.
- Eskay Dyestuffs & Organic Chemicals (India): Exported optical brightening agents.
- Fredisco Dyes and Chemicals (Taiwan, China): Exported 103,955 kg of reactive dyes.
- Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group (China): Exported 27,400 kg of sodium tripolyphosphate.
- Tata Chemicals Europe (UK): Exported 22,930 kg of sodium bicarbonate.
While these products differ from Hailir’s focus on crop protection, they confirm a continuously growing chemical trade between China, India, Europe, and South Africa — strengthening the relevance of Hailir’s early market entry through large-volume herbicide shipments.
