Article Focus Summary
China’s fungicide exports surged in April 2025 with both volume and value hitting record highs. While average prices dipped slightly overall, key markets—Brazil, Turkey, and Indonesia—saw dramatic price increases. This trend highlights China’s growing influence in the global crop protection market and shifting international demand.
April 2025 Export Overview
- Total export volume: 24,519 tons of fungicide formulations, up 35.49% YoY
- Total export value: US $104.87 million, up 33.89% YoY
- Average export price: US $4,276.97/ton, down 1.18% YoY compared to April 2024
Despite a slight dip in average pricing, the substantial rise in volume drove overall export gains.
Top Destinations & Country-Level Trends
China shipped fungicides to 111 countries and regions in April 2025. The top three markets were:
Brazil
- Volume: 1,932 tons (+35.51% YoY)
- Value: significant rise (+72.95% YoY)
- Average price per ton: +27.61% YoY
Turkey
- Volume: 1,747 tons (+203.69% YoY)
- Value: booming +293.37% YoY
- Price per ton: +29.09% YoY
Indonesia
- Volume: 1,479 tons (+92.46% YoY)
- Export value: surged +111.91% YoY
- Price per ton: up +9.11% YoY
The fact that all three markets experienced strong volume and price growth suggests China is penetrating emerging markets with competitively priced yet higher-value fungicide products.
Export Cost & Price Trends Analysis
China’s overall export price decline of 1.18% indicates market-wide cost pressures—likely stemming from domestic raw material shifts, global shipping costs, or competitive pricing tactics. However, price hikes in key countries show stronger pricing power where demand is high, or where China targets premium segments. For Turkey, the triple-digit value growth confirms an influx of value-added or specialty products.
Global Competitive Edge
China remains a dominant exporter of crop protection chemicals due to:
- Cost-efficient manufacturing
- Extensive product portfolio (covering both bulk and formulations)
- Easily scalable production to meet surging global demand
April’s export spike underscores China’s success in leveraging scale and cost to win new markets while sustaining premium pricing in select regions.
Implications & Future Outlook
1. Widened Export Network
Shipping fungicides to 111 markets supports China’s strategic goal to diversify its agrochemical footprint, reducing reliance on saturated Western markets.
2. Premiumization of Products
With significant price increases in markets like Turkey and Brazil, China seems to be exporting upgraded formulation lines—perhaps more formulation-heavy, higher-concentration, or region-specific specialty products.
3. Emerging Market Opportunity
The climb in volume and price from Brazil and Indonesia signals strong agricultural demand and a readiness to embrace quality Chinese formulations across key crop sectors (e.g. soy, palm, coffee).
April 2024–May 2025 Export Summary
(Fungicide formulation exports based on GACC data)
| Month | Volume (tons) | Value (US$) | Avg Price (US$/ton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | ~18,100 | ~$78.5 million | ~$4,337 |
| Apr 2025 | 24,519 | $104.87 million | $4,277 |
| … | … | … | … |
Geared up for a sustained export momentum, China seems to be doubling down on advanced formulations and emerging market expansion.
Key Takeaways
- Fungicide export volume has jumped 35.5%, and value 33.9% YoY.
- Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia all show double-figure growth in both volume and prices.
- Overall average price dropped slightly by 1.2%, but premium markets bucked the trend.
- China is moving from bulk to higher-margin, value-added formulations.
Export Perspectives & Company Implications
- Export Values: April totaled US$104.9 million; full-year extrapolation could top US$1.1 billion.
- Key Exporters: Leading Chinese players include Sino‑Agro, Chemsource, and Jiangsu Yangnong—known for robust formulation capabilities.
- Import Markets:
- Brazil: Heavy demand in soy, coffee, and sugarcane belt
- Turkey: Strategic agro inputs supplier for fruit & olive sectors
- Indonesia: Growing palm oil and horticulture sectors
This marks a potent pivot toward both higher-volume and higher-value fungicide export strategy.
