Global agrochemical market declines in 2006
Adverse weather conditions in several important markets contributed to a 2.5% decline in global agrochemical sales to some $35,190 million at the distributor level in 2006, according to preliminary estimates by UK consultants Phillips McDougall. Crop protection sales were down by 3.7% to $30,040 million, while non-crop pesticide sales grew by 5% to some $5,150 million.