Herbicides China Monthly Report

Welcome to Herbicides China Monthly Report 202608

Market analysis

In August, herbicide TC prices were largely stable MoM, though some product prices continued to decline amid sluggish terminal demand.

Company dynamics

• As of 4 August, 2026, China has 102 valid pyroxasulfone product registrations. TC capacity build‑out has kept pace with the surge in registrations.

• A growing number of Chinese companies are betting on glufosinate‑P, with eight pesticide companies having entered the segment so far in 2026, as they move to secure production capacity in anticipation of strong market demand.

• In H1 2026, ADAMA's net profit attributable to the parent increased significantly by 638.34% YoY, turning around from a deficit in the same period last year.

Policy

On 31 July, MARA publicly solicited comments on the revision of the requirements for pesticide registration data.

Registration

On 30 July, ICAMA published the 8th batch of proposed pesticide registrations for 2026. A total of 187 herbicide products were included, comprising 13 TCs and 174 formulations.

Trade

From January to July, China's herbicide formulation exports rose 8.50% YoY by volume and 21.68% YoY by value. In July alone, export volume fell 13.80% YoY while export value rose 7.19% YoY.

In this monthly report, the USD/CNY exchange rate is USD1.00=RMB6.7898 (Source: The People's Bank of China, 3 August, 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.