Herbicides market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian herbicides market began the period at 104 thousand tonnes in 2018. The introduction of five-year anti-dumping duties on imports from the EU raised prices for foreign products and cut supplies of active substances from China, encouraging local manufacturing. This was supported by the opening of a major domestic research and development center and the strengthened position of state-owned producers. In 2019, logistical constraints and early sanctions further reduced imports, while expanded crop acreage boosted demand. The market grew to 119 thousand tonnes in 2020 as COVID-19 pandemic disruptions temporarily hampered supply chains, allowing Russian manufacturers to capture market share.

Growth accelerated from 2021 onward, with the market reaching 130 thousand tonnes that year. Amendments to the law on pesticide safety, effective July 2021, tightened labeling and packaging requirements. A pivotal shift occurred in 2022 when anti-dumping duties were fully enforced and international players Corteva and FMC exited Russia. This spurred import substitution, with domestic production jumping and the local product share rising to 55%. The launch of the Saturn tracking system for pesticide circulation added a new layer of control. By 2023, the earlier shortage of active ingredients had eased, production continued to expand, and the market size peaked at 179 thousand tonnes.

In 2024, the market adjusted to 173 thousand tonnes while production remained high. A series of federal laws introduced new labeling, public information, and data publication rules for plant protection products. The national project to develop small and medium-sized enterprises in agrochemistry aimed to foster smaller producers. For 2025, the planned launch of a new research center for bioprotection and the development of new bioherbicide segments indicate ongoing market evolution and diversification.

Production herbicides in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's herbicide production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 109.4 thousand tons of herbicides, marking an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 70.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports herbicides from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 10 518 tons, with the largest decline that year at 8.8%. The following year, 2020, saw the biggest increase at 76.0%. By 2021, Russia's herbicide exports reached 18 738 tons, a slight uptick of 1.2% from the previous year. The difference between the peak and trough from 2019 to 2021 was 1.8 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan and Belarus remained the key destinations for herbicide exports in volume, jointly accounting for 81.7% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's herbicide export value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 128.9 million US dollars, showing a robust 12.2% rise from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 83.7 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 17.4%. In 2020, exports saw the biggest increase at 37.3%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 27.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Turkmenistan formed the core group of markets for herbicide exports in value terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 50.7% of exports, Belarus for 27.8%, and Turkmenistan for 5.5%, together representing 84.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports herbicides to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's herbicide imports amounted to 37 009 tons, a substantial decline of 11.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 17.9%, while 2020 saw the biggest increase at 2.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 25.1%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belarus, and France were the main suppliers of herbicides to Russia in volume terms. China accounted for 51.5% of imports, Belarus for 16.5%, and France for 7.0%, together comprising 75.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's herbicide import value increased in 2021. Imports totalled 235.2 million US dollars, showing a 2.9% rise relative to the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 228.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 25.6%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 29.1%, with an average annual decline of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, France, and Germany formed the core group of markets for herbicide imports in value terms. China accounted for 34.1% of imports, France for 14.5%, and Germany for 11.4%, together representing 60.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021