Market Trends of vietnam fungicide Industry
The changing climate and rising disease pressure are expected to drive the consumption of fungicides
- The usage of fungicides in Vietnam experienced a notable increase of 31.2 grams per hectare between 2019 and 2022. This can be attributed to several factors that have contributed to the growing demand for fungicides in agricultural practices and plant protection.
- Vietnam's agricultural acreage increased by 1.7% ha in 2022 from the previous year. The expansion of agricultural production and the desire to enhance crop yields and quality are expected to increase the usage of fungicides. Farmers in Vietnam are striving to meet the growing demand for food and improve the productivity of their crops.
- Changing climatic conditions and environmental factors are also expected to drive the consumption of fungicides in Vietnam. Shifts in temperature and humidity levels can create favorable conditions for the development and spread of fungal diseases. As a result, farmers are expected to increasingly rely on fungicides to mitigate the risks associated with these diseases and safeguard their crops.
- The increasing awareness and knowledge about the importance of disease management and crop protection have driven the adoption of fungicides among farmers in Vietnam. The shift in mindset toward disease prevention and management has fueled the demand for fungicides in the country.
- Additionally, advancements in fungicide formulations and the availability of a wide range of effective and targeted fungicide products have also contributed to increased usage. The development of innovative fungicides with improved efficacy and safety profiles has provided farmers with more options for disease control. This has further encouraged the adoption of fungicides as part of their integrated pest management strategies.
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Increase in the fungal diseases, coupled with the dependence on imports for these active ingredients in the country, may drive the prices of these active ingredients
- Vietnam has a wide range of agroclimatic regions. For example, the central and northern provinces experience a cool to cold winter that favors temperate pathogens. The low temperatures inhibit the growth of some crops, making them more susceptible to seedlings and other diseases. Additionally, the yearly weather cycle includes very wet and dry periods. Such weather can also lead to crop stress and favor some diseases, especially of the roots and stems caused by pathogens. Tebuconazole, azoxystrobin, and metalaxyl are commonly used fungicide-active ingredients in Vietnam.
- Tebuconazole uses a systematic fungicide valued at USD 8.7 thousand per metric ton in 2022. Tebuconazole is known to treat rust fungus, sheath blight, leaf spot, and anthracnose. Vietnam imports most of its tebuconazole from China, Germany, and India.
- Azoxystrobin is a broad-spectrum fungicide active against fungal pathogens belonging to oomycetes, ascomycetes, deuteromycetes, and basidiomycetes. Owing to the increase in infestation of fungi like Fusarium and Trichoderma, the price of azoxystrobin increased from USD 4.0 thousand per metric ton in 2017 to USD 4.6 thousand per metric ton by 2022. Similarly, metalaxyl is a systemic fungicide used to control plant diseases caused by Oomycete fungi, valued at USD 4.4 thousand per metric ton in 2022.
- An increase in fungal diseases, coupled with dependence on imports for these active ingredients, in the country may drive the prices of these active ingredients.
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