Welcome to Herbicides China Monthly Report 202610
Market analysis
In October, driven by crude oil and energy sectors, raw material prices fluctuated upwards, pulling some herbicide TC prices to rise steadily.
Company dynamics
The EI report for the 600 t/a high-efficiency herbicide flexible production project by the First Branch of Weifang Rainbow was accepted.
Anda Lanze to expand metribuzin and flufenacet capacity.
Luodong Bio adds 800 t/a herbicide TC capacity.
Policy
MARA releases new pesticide production license review rules.
Registration
On 29 September, ICAMA published the 10th batch of proposed pesticide registrations for 2026, comprising 212 herbicide products—2 TKs, 10 TCs, and 200 formulations.
Trade
From January to September 2026, China's herbicide formulation exports rose 2.31% YoY by volume and 14.43% YoY by value. In September alone, export volume fell 13.27% YoY while export value decreased by 7.31% YoY.
In this monthly report, the USD/CNY exchange rate is USD1.00=RMB6.7367 (Source: The People's Bank of China, 8 October, 2026). Unless otherwise stated, all prices include VAT. Export goods are valued at FOB prices. Paraquat is subject to a 9% VAT, while diquat, glufosinate, and glyphosate are subject to a 13% VAT. According to the policy, the VAT export rebate for glufosinate was canceled, effective from 1 April, 2026.

