China Price Index: Exploring Pricing and Geopolitical Concerns for China’s Agchem Market in 2023

Expert David Li explains why value creation needs contributions from both multinational companies and Chinese agrochemical suppliers.

From double control policy to production suspension, manufacturers are facing a myriad of challenges. That’s why disruptive innovation can be a tipping point for growth.

China’s double control policy, upcoming environmental audits, the Winter Olympic Games, and Spring Holiday all conspire to disrupt manufacturing capacity well into 2022.

No clear timeline for ‘normal production’ will continue to affect price and availability of ag inputs. 

A slew of factors from raw materials supply and manufacturing regulation to higher shipping costs and weather events are transpiring to elevate prices.

Mergers and acquisitions will contribute to developing an efficient process for the top manufacturers with the lowest waste output.

Contributing writer David Li provides insight into key areas that need to be reimagined for sustainable competitiveness.

Will the price of glyphosate return to the same dramatic levels last seen in 2008? And what will it mean for the supply chain?

China’s demand for ag imports and strong production in the Americas continue to sow positive outlook for crop protection in 2021.