Retail insecticide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in retail insecticide was worth $97.4 million in 2024, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and up 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $89.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $57.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $95.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $105.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $86.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $66.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $96.5M | 5.7K t |
Top retail insecticide exporting countries
Exports are led by South Africa (21%), France (14%) and Spain (13%). 72 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.6M | 21% |
| France | $13.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $12.3M | 13% |
| Greece | $8.4M | 8.6% |
| China | $5.6M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| United States | $4.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Colombia | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Rwanda is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Spain. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $16.5M | 17% |
| Poland | $5.7M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Ecuador | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $128.43 per kg and China $5.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3808.61: Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g: for retail sale or as preparations or articles. HS 3808 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most retail insecticide?
South Africa exported $20.6 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by France (14%) and Spain (13%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most retail insecticide?
Rwanda imported $16.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Poland (6%) and Spain (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in retail insecticide?
It was worth $97.4 million in 2024, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $105.9 million. 72 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of retail insecticide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $128.43 per kg and China $5.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for retail insecticide?
The HS code for retail insecticide is subheading 3808.61, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3808 page.
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