Insecticides market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the production and market volume of insecticides in Russia showed consistent growth. This expansion was driven by the overall increase in pesticide manufacturing within the country, with insecticide output rising as part of a broader industry trend. Although the sector remained fully dependent on imported active ingredients, domestic production capacities were scaled up, supported by the growing market for crop protection products.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2022, as market volume and production fell significantly. This downturn was primarily caused by severe disruptions to global supply chains and the exit of major international players like Corteva and FMC from the Russian market, which constrained availability. By 2023, the market began to recover as the earlier shortage of active ingredients, stemming from an energy crisis in China, was resolved, allowing sales and production to rebound.

Growth in production continued through 2024 and into 2025. This was fueled by manufacturers introducing new insecticide formulations to meet specific consumer demands, particularly the rising interest in acaricides for fruit crops and vineyards, which increased the share of insecticides in total pesticide output.

Production insecticides in Russia

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Insecticide production in Russia has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Russia produced 34 261 tonnes of insecticides, marking a solid year-on-year increase of 24.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 68.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 18.9%.

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

Exports insecticides from Russia

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Russia's insecticide exports have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 5 081 tonnes of insecticides, up 13.5% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 67.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the primary buyers of Russian insecticides by volume. Kazakhstan accounted for 34.5% of exports, Belarus for 24.4%, and Ukraine for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of Russia's total insecticide exports in kind.

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

The value of Russia's insecticide exports has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached $37.9 million, a 14.1% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 90.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 24.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Turkmenistan remained the main buyers of Russian insecticides by value. Kazakhstan accounted for 31.9% of exports, Belarus for 24.4%, and Turkmenistan for 10.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 67.3% of Russia's total insecticide exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports insecticides to Russia

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After two years of growth, Russia's insecticide imports declined. In 2021, imports totaled 16 864 tonnes, a slight decrease of 2.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 18%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 17 290 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 12.5%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Russia's insecticide imports by volume were spread across numerous markets. China, Denmark, and France were the top suppliers, accounting for 31.1%, 9.3%, and 8.8% of imports, respectively. However, even combined, these three countries represented only 49.2% of total import flows, highlighting a diverse supplier base.

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

Following two years of increase, Russia's insecticide imports by value fell. In 2021, imports amounted to $200.9 million, down 6.8% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 14.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at $215.5 million, and the largest year-on-year increase was in 2019 at 16.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Germany, and China were among the largest suppliers of insecticides to Russia by value. France accounted for 21.7% of imports, Germany for 13.8%, and China for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.0% of total imports in value terms, indicating a broadly diversified partner base for Russia's insecticide imports.

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

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