Market analysis
In August 2026, insecticide raw material prices remained broadly weak and stable. Most varieties edged down or held steady amid weakening demand and ample supply, whilst a few bucked the trend and rose.
Insecticide technical prices likewise remained weak and stable.
Company dynamics
In H1 2026, Flagchem's results improved markedly, swinging to profit; ADAMA returned to profitability overall, with insecticides the only crop protection category posting positive growth.
The EI report for Zhongyi Chemical's 1,000 t/a pyriproxyfen technical, 4,000 t/a cyproconazole technical project was accepted.
Haohua Chemical's 3,000 t/a cartap expansion project passed acceptance check.
Regarding policy, On 31 July, MARA issued the Notice on Soliciting Comments on Amending the Requirements for Pesticide Registration Dossier. PRD officially released the 2026–2031 Pesticide Re-evaluation and Special Review Work Plan (REV2026-03), updating the schedule for pesticide re-evaluation and special reviews over the next five years.
As for pest and disease forecasts, On 28 July, NATESC forecast a moderate-to-severe occurrence of major pests and diseases in China's mid- and late-season rice. On the same day, it released a forecast of pest and disease trends for mid- and late-stage corn, predicting an overall moderate-to-severe occurrence.
Regarding trade analysis, From January to July 2026, China's exports of insecticide formulations increased 28.53% YoY, while the export value rose 8.09% YoY and the average export price fell 15.9% YoY.
The USD/RMB exchange rate used is USD1.00 = RMB6.7898, sourced from the People's Bank of China on 3 August, 2026.
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