Paraquat, a broad-spectrum non-selective herbicide widely used to kill unwanted plants both in agricultural and nonagricultural landscapes, has been at a leading position in the world's herbicides in the past few years. It is the second largest herbicide in terms of consumption volume (calculated by 42% TK), only behind glyphosate.
China’s paraquat industry has developed rapidly in recent years, with TK output growing with a CAGR of over 17% during 2008-2012. However, the annual growth rate dropped sharply in 2011 while it increased by about 14% in 2012. What is the reason behind the fluctuant growth rate? What is its development trend in the future? China’s paraquat industry is under intense competition. Will the production of paraquat concentrate further in the future? What kind of enterprises will hold dominant positions in China's paraquat production?
China is a major paraquat export country, and over 80% of its paraquat output is exported to counties all over the world. Where are China-made paraquat products exported to? What’s the trend of the overseas demand? Will the export market of paraquat in China continue to enlarge in the future years?
In order to ensure safe production and use of paraquat in the domestic market, the Chinese government has issued a series of restrictive management measures on paraquat. What kind of effects will they exert on China’s paraquat industry? What specific measures will paraquat suppliers in China take in response to them?
This report, based on five-year research experience in China’s paraquat industry and its upstream sectors, will provide an in-depth analysis on China’s current paraquat industry and future trends, in terms of governmental policies, raw material supply, technology innovation, waste treatment, producer, production, consumption, export, pricing, forecast, etc.
Penetrating into China’s paraquat market, this report not only updates all the data needed to 2013, but also strengthens the following aspects:
• All the data related to paraquat industry in the past have been updated with a higher accuracy;
• The differences between various regions and crops are focused more in the survey of the domestic consumption of paraquat in this edition compared with the previous edition, so the results are much closer to the truth.
What can you benefit from this report?
As China’s paraquat has been playing a crucial role in the global market and its eye-catching performance under the recovering global economy will continue in the future, investment opportunities do exist in the Chinese market. The updated report will provide much more useful information to senior executives and decision makers who are seeking for investment opportunities within the industry.
Furthermore, this report, covering the whole industrial chain of paraquat, will also provide useful information to upstream producers, as it analyzed raw material production and supply situation in details, thus bringing unexpected benefits to those players.
Company Mentioned:
Syngenta Nantong Crop Protection Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Redsun Group Co., Ltd.
Shandong Luba Chemical Co., Ltd.
Shandong Dacheng Pesticide Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Nantong Reilly Chemical Co., Ltd.
Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
1 Introduction to paraquat industry in China
1.1 Overview of herbicide industry
1.2 Position of paraquat in herbicide industry
2 Paraquat upstream industry
2.1 Brief introduction to raw materials involved in paraquat production
2.2 Introduction to major raw materials for paraquat production
2.2.1 Pyridine
2.2.2 Methyl chloride
2.2.3 Impact of raw materials on paraquat industry
3 Paraquat industry in China
3.1 Development history of paraquat
3.2 Production technology of paraquat
3.2.1 Brief introduction to two methods for paraquat production
3.2.1.1 Cyanide method
3.2.1.1.1 Ammoniacal-cyanide (AC) process
3.2.1.1.2 Methanol-cyanide (MC) process
3.2.1.2 Other methods
3.2.2 Comparison of different methods
3.2.3 Production cost
3.2.4 Current technology level
3.2.5 Current research status
3.3 Registration of paraquat in China
3.4 Supply of paraquat in China, 2008-2012
3.4.1 Supply of paraquat TK
3.4.1.1 Production
3.4.1.2 Paraquat TK manufacturers
3.4.2 Supply of paraquat formulations
3.5 Circulation of paraquat in China
3.5.1 Price of paraquat, 2009-H1 2013
3.5.2 Export of paraquat, 2009-Q1 2013
3.6 Consumption of paraquat in China, 2008-2012
3.6.1 Consumption pattern of paraquat TK
3.6.2 Summary of paraquat market (volume and value)
3.6.3 Application of paraquat
3.6.3.1 Share by regions
3.6.3.2 Share by crops
4 Forecast on paraquat industry in China
4.1 Key factors influencing paraquat industry
4.1.1 Policy
4.1.2 Research of non-liquid formulations
4.1.3 Use habit
4.1.4 Supply & demand
4.1.5 Safety
4.2 Future forecast on paraquat industry, 2013-2017
5 Conclusion and commercial opportunities
6 Appendix:
6.1 Profile of major paraquat TK manufacturers in China
6.1.1 Syngenta Nantong Crop Protection Co., Ltd.
6.1.2 Nanjing Redsun Group Co., Ltd.
6.1.3 Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd.
6.1.4 Shandong Luba Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.1.5 Shandong Lvfeng Pesticide Co., Ltd.
6.1.6 Shandong Kexin Biochemical Co., Ltd.
6.1.7 Zhejiang Yongnong Chem. Ind. Co., Ltd.
6.1.8 Hubei Xianlong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
6.1.9 Shandong Qiaochang Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.1.10 Shijiazhuang Jitai Sanmu Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.1.11 Hebei Taoyuan Pesticide Co., Ltd.
6.1.12 Shijiazhuang Baofeng Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.1.13 Shandong Dacheng Pesticide Co., Ltd.
6.2 Profile of pyridine manufacturers in China
6.2.1 Nantong Reilly Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.2.2 Nanjing Redsun Co., Ltd.
6.2.3 Shandong Luba Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.2.4 Tangshan Chenhong Industrial Co., Ltd.
6.2.5 Weifang Oliver Green Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.2.6 Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd.
6.2.7 Shandong Tianyuansen Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1-1 Classifications of herbicides in China, 2012
Table 1.2-1 Output and consumption of paraquat and related shares in herbicides in China, 2006-2012
Table 2.2.1-1 Pure pyridine manufacturers in China, 2009-2012
Table 2.2.1-2 Import volume and price of pyridine by month in China, 2009-Q1 2013
Table 2.2.1-3 Import volume and price of pyridine by origin in China, 2009-Q1 2013
Table 2.2.1-4 Apparent consumption of pyridine in China, 2008-2012, tonne
Table 2.2.1-5 Consumption of pyridine by downstream industry in China, 2008-2012
Table 2.2.2-1 Capacity of major chloride methane manufacturers in China, 2008-2012, '000t/a
Table 3.2.1.2-1 Reaction temperatures of sodium metal methods in paraquat production
Table 3.2.2-1 Comparison of pollutant discharge between AC process and MC process, 2012
Table 3.2.3-1 Unit consumption of pyridine in the production of paraquat in China, 2012
Table 3.2.3-2 Manufacturing cost of paraquat 42% TK by AC process in China, April 2013
Table 3.3-1 Valid registrations of paraquat in China, as of May 2013
Table 3.3-2 Valid registrations of paraquat TK in China, as of May 2013
Table 3.3-3 Valid registrations of paraquat formulations in China, as of May 2013
Table 3.4.1.2-1 Capacity and output of paraquat TK manufacturers in China, 2008-2012
Table 3.4.1.2-2 Geographical distribution of paraquat TK manufacturers in China, 2012
Table 3.4.2-1 Output of paraquat formulations by manufacturer in China, 2008-2012
Table 3.5.2-1 Change of paraquat's HS code in China, before 2007-2013
Table 3.5.2-2 Export of paraquat in China, by month, Q1 2013
Table 3.5.2-3 Export of paraquat in China, by month, 2012
Table 3.5.2-4 Export of paraquat in China, by month, 2011
Table 3.5.2-5 Export of paraquat in China, by month, 2010
Table 3.5.2-6 Export of paraquat in China, by month, 2009
Table 3.5.2-7 Export destinations of paraquat in China, Q1 2013
Table 3.5.2-8 Export destinations of paraquat in China, 2012
Table 3.5.2-9 Export destinations of paraquat in China, 2011
Table 3.5.2-10 Export destinations of paraquat in China, 2010
Table 3.5.2-11 Export destinations of paraquat in China, 2009
Table 3.5.2-12 Export of paraquat in China, by manufacturer, Q1 2013
Table 3.5.2-13 Export of paraquat in China, by manufacturer, 2012
Table 3.5.2-14 Export of paraquat in China, by manufacturer, 2011
Table 3.5.2-15 Export of paraquat in China, by manufacturer, 2010
Table 3.5.2-16 Export of paraquat in China, by manufacturer, 2009
Table 3.5.2-17 Exporters of paraquat in China, Q1 2013
Table 3.5.2-18 Exporters of paraquat in China, 2012
Table 3.5.2-19 Exporters of paraquat in China, 2011
Table 3.5.2-20 Exporters of paraquat in China, 2010
Table 3.5.2-21 Exporters of paraquat in China, 2009
Table 4.1.1-1 Restricted pesticides in Pesticide Production Entrance Conditions (draft) [2009]
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1 Output and share of herbicide technical in pesticides in China, 1994-2012
Figure 1.1-2 Output structure of pesticides in China, 2012
Figure 1.1-3 Output and demand of herbicides in China, 2006-2012
Figure 1.1-4 Output structure of main herbicide products, 2012
Figure 1.1-5 Output structure of main herbicide products in China, 2008
Figure 1.1-6 Domestic consumption volume of major herbicides, 2008-2012
Figure 1.2-1 Consumption structure of major herbicides in China by volume, 2012
Figure 2.2.1-1 Import volume and price of pyridine in China, 2009-Q1 2013
Figure 2.2.1-2 Ex-works price of pure pyridine in China, 2004-H1 2013
Figure 2.2.2-1 Output of chloride methane in China, 2008-2012
Figure 2.2.2-2 Ex-works price of methyl chloride in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.2.1.1.1-1 Flowchart of AC process for paraquat production
Figure 3.2.1.1.2-1 Chemical principle of MC process for paraquat production
Figure 3.2.1.2-1 Chemical principle of sodium metal method for paraquat production
Figure 3.2.1.2-2 Chemical principle of acetic anhydride-zinc method for paraquat production
Figure 3.2.1.2-3 Chemical reaction equation of ZnSO4 method for paraquat production
Figure 3.4.1.1-1 Capacity and output of paraquat TK in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.5.1-1 Ex-works prices of pyridine and paraquat TK in China, 2009-H1 2013
Figure 3.5.1-2 Ex-works price of paraquat in China, 2009-H1 2013
Figure 3.5.2-1 Export volume and price of paraquat in China, 2009-Q1 2013
Figure 3.6.1-1 Consumption pattern of paraquat TK (calculated by 42% TK) in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.6.2-1 Consumption volume and market value of paraquat in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.6.3.1-1 Consumption structure of paraquat by regions in China, 2012
Figure 3.6.3.2-1 Consumption of paraquat by crops in China, 2008-2012
Figure 3.6.3.2-2 Consumption structure of paraquat by crops in China, 2012
Figure 3.6.3.2-3 Consumption structure of paraquat by crops in orchard in China, 2012
Figure 4.2-1 Forecast on domestic demand for paraquat (calculated by 42% TK) by volume, 2013-2017
Figure 4.2-2 Forecast on export volume of paraquat (calculated by 42% TK), 2013-2017
Figure 4.2-3 Forecast on domestic output of paraquat TK (calculated by 42% TK), 2013-2017