Dominic Morgan

Chlorothalonil prices have risen over 30% in China so far this year and are continuing to increase.

Glyphosate’s loss is dicamba’s gain.

China’s exports of 2,4-D technical (TC) are rising fast in 2015, driven by Weifang Rainbow’s ambitious expansion plans, beneficial exchange rates and tax cuts, and a general improvement in Chinese manufacturers’ production technology, according to analysts CCM.

With just nine months to go until China’s ban on paraquat AS comes into effect, diquat AS appears to be well placed to fill the gap in the market.

Chinese herbicide suppliers are likely to charge more for paraquat in June as an increase in orders from overseas has tightened supplies.