1. Find Hot News in Herbicides China News 1401
Tag: Jiangsu Yangnong, Lianyungang Jindun, Anhui Fengle, Anhui Kelihua, dicamba, oxadiargyl,
iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, trifluralin, nicosulfuron, pyridine, herbicide
Summary: Herbicides China News offers timely update and close follow up of China’s
various kind of Herbicides China News market dynamics.
Published on the 15th every month, Herbicides China News is a monthly publication released by
CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of herbicides market
dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include market dynamic, company
dynamic, raw material supply, price update, import & export analysis, consumption trend &
competitiveness.
Following are headline news of the latest issue of Herbicides China News:
Jiangsu Fengshan to expand nicosulfuron TC capacity to 1,000 t/a
Jiangsu Fengshan to expand nicosulfuron TC capacity to 1,000 t/a
FOB Shanghai of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
FOB Shanghai of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Shanghai port prices of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Shanghai port prices of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Ex-factory prices of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Ex-factory prices of main herbicides in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Ex-factory prices of key herbicide raw materials in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Ex-factory prices of key herbicide raw materials in China, Jan. 8, 2014
Anhui Zhongshan Chemical to construct 15,000t/a of herbicide TC production lines
Anhui Zhongshan Chemical is planning to construct three herbicide technical production lines
with a total production capacity of 15,000t/a for simazine technical, terbuthylazine technical,
prometryn technical and terbutryn technical. There will also be one intermediate production line,
for 98% phthalimide, with a production capacity of 500t/a.
Overview of China’s new herbicide registrations in 2013
According to the ICAMA, there were 991 new registrations of herbicides in 2013, 156 of which
were for herbicide technical (TC) and 835 were for formulations. The figure excludes renewals for
old registrations.
Hentin Chem-tech marches into bio-pesticide industry
Hentin Chem-tech marches into bio-pesticide industry

2. Export value of China's herbicides soars 43.7% YoY in Jan.-Nov. 2013
Export value of China's herbicides soars 43.7% YoY in Jan.-Nov. 2013
Overview of acetochlor market status in China in 2013
In 2013, the market downturn and reduced demand for acetochlor continued in China, even
though it appeared to slightly rebound. In addition, the production situations of most
manufacturers indicate that the market demand for acetochlor improved in late 2013.
Zhejiang Shenghua Biok planning to integrate its businesses
Recently, Zhejiang Shenghua Biok has been planning to integrate its businesses. Its foreign trade
platforms may be involved in the company's first integration project.
Export volume of China's 2,4-D up 12.04% YoY, Jan.-Oct. 2013
In the first ten months of 2013, China's export volume of 2,4-D witnessed a year-on-year growth
of 12.04%. Specifically, the export volume of 2,4-D formulations increased by 30.59% year-onyear, while the export volume of 2,4-D technical declined by 4.19% year-on-year during this
period, according to China Customs and CCM.
China's total profit of pesticide industry soars 39.1% YoY, Jan.-Oct. 2013
China's total profit of pesticide industry soars 39.1% YoY, Jan.-Oct. 2013
China's clodinafop-propargyl exports decline by 15.24% YoY, Jan.-Sept. 2013
In the first nine months of 2013, the total export volume of clodinafop-propargyl technical and
formulations in China was around 254 tonnes, with a year-on-year decline of 15.24%, according
to China Customs.
Market situation of herbicide EC formulations
Currently, although China is paying increasing attention on the restriction of hazardous solvents
in pesticide ECs, Herbicide ECs still take up a large share in the herbicide market and its
development will show a tendency towards environmental protection and a high content of active
ingredients.
Slowdown seen in fenoxaprop-P-ethyl development in China
In recent years, China's development of fenoxaprop-P-ethyl has slowed or even stalled. The total
production capacity of fenoxaprop-P-ethyl technical has remained at a steady level with no
increase in 2009-2013. Its output and consumption only witness a slight growth in this period.
First phase of Jiangu Repont's relocation project to be completed soon
First phase of Jiangu Repont's relocation project to be completed soon
13 new registrations of herbicide TC approved in China, Nov. 2013
13 new registrations of herbicide TC approved in China, Nov. 2013
China's chlorsulfuron registrations to be canceled soon
China's chlorsulfuron registrations to be canceled soon
China's output of herbicide TC up 8.68% YoY in Nov. 2013
China's output of herbicide TC up 8.68% YoY in Nov. 2013
China's export volume of pesticide formulations up 18.20% YoY, Jan.-Oct. 2013
China's export volume of pesticide formulations up 18.20% YoY in Jan.-Oct. 2013

3. Short supply causes paraquat price to rise continuously
Since the beginning of this year, paraquat prices have been soaring due to the short supply in
China. The ex-works price of 42% paraquat TK in China has increased to USD4,908/t in early
Dec. 2013 from USD2,484/t in Jan. 2013, a sharp increase of 97.58%.
Quizalofop-P-ethyl TC experiences tight supply in 2013
In 2013, China's price of quizalofop-P-ethyl technical has maintained an upward trend, mainly
due to the tight supply. There are several factors for the tight supply, which has caused the price
to increase gradually.
Glufosinate-ammonium: an increasingly sought-after herbicide product
In recent years, more and more domestic enterprises have been pursuing glufosinate-ammonium
in China. Most of them believe that glufosinate-ammonium is likely to enjoy bright market
prospects in the near future.
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