South Africa Agrochemicals Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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South Africa agrochemicals market highlights
- The South Africa agrochemicals market generated a revenue of USD 2,113.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,175.5 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, fertilizers was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Fertilizers is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Agrochemicals market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 2,113.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 3,175.5 million |
| Growth rate | 5.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Fertilizers |
| Fastest growing segment | Fertilizers |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Fertilizers, Crop Protection Chemicals, Plant Growth Regulators |
| Key market players worldwide | Clariant AG, Basf SE, Huntsman Corp, Bayer AG, Dow Inc, Solvay SA, Nufarm Ltd, Evonik Industries AG, Croda International PLC, Helena Laboratories, Ashland Inc, FMC Corp, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, Stepan Co |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global agrochemicals market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa agrochemicals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 3,175.5 million by 2033.
Fertilizers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.4% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa agrochemicals market based on fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, plant growth regulators covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South America accounted for 27.5% of the Middle East and Africa agrochemicals market. According to ITA, the agricultural industry contributed approximately 10% to the total export earnings of South Africa in 2020. The major crops exported include citrus, apples, corn, table grapes and other products.
Africa is heavily reliant on its agricultural sector. Over 60% of all jobs in Africa are due to agriculture and related industries. New farming techniques, improved irrigation facilities, and more resilient food crops have resulted in growing demand for agrochemicals in the African region.
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Agrochemicals Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMA Agricultural Solutions | View profile | 1001-5000 | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel, Asia | http://www.adama.com/en |
| Stepan Co | View profile | 2453 | 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062 | https://www.stepan.com |
| Helena Laboratories | View profile | 501-1000 | Beaumont, Texas, United States, North America | https://www.helena.com/ |
| Nufarm Ltd | View profile | 3059 | 103-105 Pipe Road, Laverton North, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3026 | https://www.nufarm.com |
| Croda International PLC | View profile | 5852 | Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, DN14 9AA | https://www.croda.com |
| Clariant AG | View profile | 10481 | Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, Switzerland, 4132 | http://www.clariant.com |
| Solvay SA | View profile | 9000 | Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, Belgium, B-1120 | https://www.solvay.com |
| Ashland Inc | View profile | 3800 | 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808 | http://www.ashland.com |
| Bayer AG | View profile | 99723 | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51368 | https://www.bayer.com |
| Huntsman Corp | View profile | 6000 | 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380 | https://www.huntsman.com |
| Dow Inc | View profile | 35900 | 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 | https://www.dow.com |
| FMC Corp | View profile | 6600 | 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19104 | https://www.fmc.com |
| Evonik Industries AG | View profile | 33409 | Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 | https://www.evonik.com |
| Basf SE | View profile | 111855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | https://www.basf.com |
South Africa agrochemicals market size, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Africa Agrochemicals Market Outlook Share, 2025 & 2033 (US$M)
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