Monday, September 30, 2013

Find Hot News in Fungicides China News 1309

Published on the 10th every month, Fungicides China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of fungicides market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include new legislations, company strategy, investment opportunities, advanced technology and quality fungicides.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of  Fungicides China News:
Shanghai Port prices of main fungicides in China, Sept. 2013
FOB Shanghai prices of main fungicides in China, Sept. 2013
Ex-factory prices of main fungicides in China, Sept. 2013
Chlorothalonil export drops in H1 2013
In H1 2013, China's export volume of chlorothalonil technical and formulations dropped by 22.50% year on year to about 7,786 tonnes.
Rise of fungicides import and export in July 2013
Noposion to cooperate with Makhteshim Agan in retail outlets
Lanfeng Biochemical's net profit down by 28.28% year on year in H1 2013
Yield of summer grain up by 1.5% year on year in China in 2013
Fourth batch of merged agrochemical companies released in China in 2013
Occurrence trend and future forecast of cotton pests and diseases in Xinjiang
Suli Chemical: first domestic company obtains registration for flutolanil formulation
Limin Chemical's azoxystrobin 25% SC put into production recently
Lanfeng Biochemical to set up a joint venture company in Italy
On Aug. 27, 2013, Lanfeng Biochemical announced that the company, jointly with Ningbo Taida and Agroventures S.R.L., will invest to set up a joint venture company in Latina City of Italy to further expand international pesticide business.
First registration for coniothyrium minitans approved in China
On Aug. 7, 2013, ICAMA granted the temporary registration approval for a microbial fungicide, coniothyrium minitans 200 million living spores/g WP of Jiannong Biotechnology for one year, which was registered in China for the first time.
Longwan Chemicals strengthens development of thiediazole copper
Longwan Chemicals' thiediazole copper has been well-received in China in recent years. To increase the sales volume of the product, the company will continue to focus on its development.
China's output of fungicide technical up by 25.7% year on year in July 2013
New azoxystrobin registration number in 2013 soars more than ever before
Azoxystrobin has been hotly pursued by domestic agrochemical companies in recent years. After the patent for azoxystrobin expired in 2010, the registration number of this excellent strobilurin fungicide has been on the rise in China. It is particularly worth noting that azoxystrobin soared in registration number in 2013, more than ever before.
Huapont-Nutrichem performs well in agrochemical business in H1 2013
Leaf spot becomes major disease for cucumber in China
Leaf spot, a rarely reported disease in China in the past, becomes a major disease for cucumber in recent two years. By Aug. 22, 2013, registrations of two products have been approved for this disease, namely 35% difenoconazole+prochloraz EW from Qingdao Tisuncn and 42.8% fluopyram+trifloxystrobin SC from Bayer.
Noposion to acquire Changlong Chemicals' 15% stock equity
Noposion intends to acquire Changlong Chemicals' 15% stock equity held by Changzhou Industry & Trade State-owned Assets Management Company.
Rice false smut observed to be more serious than in past years
Due to the lack of resistance cultivars, rice false smut has been observed to be more serious than in the past years, and chemical control is still the main means for controlling this disease .
Qianjiang Biochemical achieves good performance in H1 2013
Qianjiang Biochemical's revenue and operating profit climbed to around USD40.15 million and USD2.05 million respectively in H1 2013, up by 19.04% and 3,101.93% year on year.
Huifeng Agrochemical's fungicide revenue grows significantly in H1 2013
Huifeng Agrochemical's fungicide revenue grew significantly in H1 2013, reaching around USD64.83 million, up by 100.68% year on year.
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Find Hot News in Biomaterials China News 1309

Published on the 8th every month, Biomaterials China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Biomaterials market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Biomaterials China News including 12 to 14 topics in one issue per month, will bring you the latest information on the latest market dynamics, company dynamics, new biomaterials products, new biomaterials technology development, new legislations and policies and raw material supply dynamics that are shaping the market.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Biomaterials China News:
China's import volume of castor oil and its derivatives increases in July 2013
In July 2013, China imported 31,989.7 tonnes of castor oil and its derivatives, with an average import price of USD1,323/t. The import volume increased while the import price decreased compared with that of June 2013.
China's import volume of dry cassava increases in July 2013
In July 2013, China's import volume of dry cassava increased, while the average import price was the same as the previous month.
PLA: import volume up while export volume down in July 2013
In July 2013, China's import and export volumes of PLA were approximately 990.2 tonnes and 23.6 tonnes respectively. The import volume increased sharply, while the export volume decreased compared to June 2013.
China's natural rubber price increases continuously since June 2013
China's natural rubber price has increased continuously since June 2013, following a sharp decline from Feb. to June 2013.
Jilin Province plans to develop PLA industry in 2013
The Jilin provincial government plans to strongly develop its PLA industry in 2013. Jilin's resources, technological strength and strong local government support of the PLA industry are key factors that will propagate the development of the PLA industry in Jilin province.
GranBio and Rhodia plan to build a bio-based n-butyl alcohol plant in Brazil
Hainan Biological Plastic Industrial Park to be constructed
Invista and SilicoLife to jointly develop bio-based 1,3-butadiene
Bio-based elastic staple fiber applied in home textile industry for the first time
On Aug. 16, 2013, DuPont and Hoi Hing Building jointly announced that their bio-based elastic staple fiber has been applied in the home textile industry for the first time.
HBUT: CO2 donor on fermentation production of succinic acid
Research from HBUT shows that CO2 can perfectly act as the donor on the production of succinic acid by bacterial fermentation. This will not only enhance the use of renewable resources from green plants instead of petroleum, but also increase the consumption of CO2 in the atmosphere, thus mitigating the greenhouse effect.
API Spa and Sacmi jointly develops a 100% biodegradable bottle cap
ICCAS develops a new biodegradable yarn
Shanxi Sanwei sees a sharp drop in net profit in H1 2013
Shanxi Sanwei reported a sharp drop in its net profit in H1 2013, due mainly to the weakening market demand and falling price of its main products.
Guangzhou City makes some progress in garbage classification in 2013
In H1 2013, Guangzhou has made some significant progress in its garbage classification project. This may help promote the development of China's biodegradable plastic industry, since biodegradable garbage bags are being used for garbage classification in this project.
China's BDO industry faces an overcapacity in Jan.-Aug. 2013
China's BDO industry still faces an overcapacity in the first eight months of 2013, resulting in declining price and manufacturers' unsatisfactory performance.
Wuhan Huali's biological plastic base to be completed soon
Wuhan Huali revealed that its biological plastic base, the biggest one in Asia, is expected to be completed at the end of Aug. 2013, with its production capacity expanding from 40,000t/a to 100,000t/a.
Bio-based PBT may become a potential growth point for biological industry
Bio-based PBT, one of the most popular engineering plastics, may become a new potential growth point in the biological industry.

Find Hot News in China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report 1309

Published on the 20th every month, China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Fluoride Materials market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the sectors on policy & legislation, company dynamic, supply & demand, price update, etc.

Following are headline news of China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report:
Do-Fluoride experiences a huge drop in net profit in H1 2013
Do-Fluoride saw a growth in its revenue in H1 2013, but it suffered a huge drop in net profit at the same time.
Progress of Dong Yang Guang Fluorine's fluorine refrigerant project reaches 22.17%
Dong Yang Guang Fluorine has invested USD31.34 million in its fluorine refrigerant project and needs USD142.80 million more to complete the project. At present, the project schedule has reached 22.17%.
FECO releases an announcement about HCFC production quotas of 2013
The new HCFC production quotas of 2013 was issued by FECO in Sept. 2013.
Juhua Group's LiPF6 project to be put into production at the end of 2013
Juhua Group's LiPF6 project with a capacity of 300t/a will be put into production at the end of 2013.
Domestic AlF3 price rebounds slightly in Aug. 2013
Domestic average ex-work price of AlF3 rebounded slightly in Aug. 2013 and ended the six months' downtrend. It's estimated that the AlF3 price in Sept. 2013 won't see a substantial increase.
Pengshui County speeding up construction of fluorine chemical industrial park
Pengshui County, Chongqing, is speeding up the construction of its fluorine chemical industrial park.
Domestic prices of most fluoride materials in Aug. 2013
Domestic market prices of most fluoride materials in Aug. 2013
Import and export analysis of fluoride chemicals in China in July 2013
Import and export analysis of fluoride chemicals in China in July 2013
Zhejiang Runtu and Weihua Chemical to jointly invest in fluorotoluene project
Zhejiang Runtu and Weihua Chemical will set up a new subsidiary to produce fluorotoluene with a capacity of 36,500t/a.
Shandong Huaan to invest USD2.43 million in PVDF and R142b project
Shandong Huaan is going to invest USD2.43 million in constructing a PVDF production line with capacity of 8,000t/a and expanding the capacity of R142b from 15,000t/a to 20,000t/a.
3F suffers a sharp fall in net profit in H1 2013
The revenue and net profit of 3F decreased sharply in H1 2013 mainly due to the decreasing market prices of fluorine chemicals.
Shandong Senfu to invest USD8.1 million in a CTFE project
Shandong Senfu is going to invest USD8.1 million in constructing a series of production lines of CTFE and its derivatives with a total capacity of over 15,600t/a.
Haier receives USD12.58 million for its R22 renovation project
Haier received USD12.58 million from the Multilateral Fund to transform its R22 refrigerant production lines.

Find Hot News in Corn Products China News 1309

Published on the 20th every month, Corn Products China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of corn market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the latest information on new price fluctuation, new market trends and intelligence, new legislations and policies, new technologies, new area dynamics and new corn supply that are shaping the market.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Corn Products China News:
Price update of corn products in Sept. 2013
Price update of corn products in Sept. 2013
Longlive Bio-technology performs in expectation in H1 2013
In H1 2013, Longlive Bio-technology saw a poor performance except for the functional sugar performance, mainly because the company has narrowed its business scope, according to its 2013 semi-annual report released on 26 Aug., 2013.
Feed industry undergoes a downtrend in H1 2013
The whole feed industry saw a downtrend in H1 2013, due to the weak demand and the increasing cost from raw materials.
China's citric acid export volume up but value down, Jan.-July 2013
China's export volume of citric acid increased to 451,887 tonnes in the first seven months of 2013, with a year-on-year growth of 4.24%, but the export value in this period declined by 7.66% year on year due to the relatively low export price this year.
China's corn import may incease to 20-30 million tonnes
A senior official recently said that China's corn imports may increase to 20–30 million tonnes, much higher than the present corn import quota, which is 7.2 million tonnes.
Domestic feed capacity to expand
Domestic feed capacity to expand
COFCO Corporation to develop polylactic acid market
COFCO Corporation to develop polylactic acid market
Xiwang Sugar to be renamed as Xiwang Property
Xiwang Sugar to be renamed as Xiwang Property
Chinese corn products Imp. & Exp. in July 2013
In July 2013, the total import value of corn products in China witnessed a month-on-month increase of 308% while the export value increased by 6%.
HFCS and corn starch expected to get listed as futures in China
SDIC CGOG Futures Co., Ltd. became a member of CSIA in July 2013, in order to assist DCE to promote the listing of HFCS and corn starch as futures.
Ex-works price of DDGS surges in Aug. 2013
The ex-works price of DDGS has been rising since May 2013, and soared in August due to increasing demand and tight supply.
North China Pharmaceutical's revenue reaches USD1.06 billion in H1 2013
North China Pharmaceutical's revenue reaches USD1.06 billion in H1 2013
Henan Lotus loses USD16.45 million in H1 2013
Henan Lotus loses USD16.45 million in H1 2013
Northeast Pharmaceutical's loss reduced to USD5 million in H1 2013
Northeast Pharmaceutical's loss reduced to USD5 million in H1 2013
COFCO Biochemical's net profit decreases by 48.27% in H1 2013
COFCO Biochemical performed poorly in H1 2013, mainly owing to the low prices of citric acid and amino acids, according to its 2013 semi-annual report revealed on 16 Aug., 2013. However, the company has carried out strategies to expand its market share in H2 2013.
Sales revenue of Baolingbao declines by 20.88% in H1 2013
Baolingbao's businesses underperformed in H1 2013, mainly due to the decreasing demand from downstream industries, the impact from the H7N9 avian influenza and the RMB appreciation, according to its 2013 semi-annual report released on 16 Aug., 2013.
Meihua Group's net profit down 22% YoY in H1 2013
Meihua Group's performance was below the expectation, mainly owing to the falling prices of the products and the impact from the H7N9 avian influenza, according to its 2013 semi-annual report revealed on 22 Aug., 2013. But Meihua Group still has its own competitive advantages.
Fufeng Group performs well in H1 2013
Fufeng Group realized a good performance in H1 2013, mainly owing to the increase in the sales volumes of MSG and xanthan gum, according to its 2013 semi-annual report released on 13 Aug., 2013. Fufeng Group is also optimistic about its performance in H2 2013.
Henan Julong's threonine capacity to reach 75,000t/a in 2014
Henan Julong's threonine capacity to reach 75,000t/a in 2014

Find Hot News in Dairy Products China News 1309

Published on the 31th every month, Dairy Products China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Dairy market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the latest information on new market dynamics, company dynamics, new dairy products and consumption trend, new legislations and policies and raw milk supply dynamics that are shaping the market.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Dairy Products China News:
Aohua Food Launches Almond Protein Milk
Aohua Food launches an almond milk, indicative of the strong market potential of vegetable protein beverages.
Rapid Development of Raw Milk Supply in Heilongjiang
The launch of a number of dairy farm projects in Heilongjiang by large-scale players highlights how competitive the milk supply market there has become.
Xiyuchun Dairy to Enter Infant Formula Market
On 9 August, Xiyuchun Dairy announces that it has applied for production permit of infant formula, suggesting imminent entry into the market.
Beijing Sanyuan Promotes Integration
In late July, Beijing Sanyuan announces that it will acquire Shanghai Sanyuan, signalling its intention to pursue further integration of its dairy business.
Raw Milk Price Rises
The raw milk price keeps rising in August, mainly due to insufficient supply.
Government Promotes Dairy Industry Development
In late July, Ms. Ma, Dairy Department Vice-Director at the Ministry of Agriculture, gives a speech on dairy industry development at the dairy industry development forum.
Clostridium botulinum Crisis Shakes Chinese Customers' Confidence
In early August, the clostridium botulinum crisis affecting Fonterra hits Chinese consumers' confidence.
Draft Rules for Infant Formula Processors Launched
The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) issues a draft version of revised regulations for infant formula.
Infant Formula Sales to be Rolled Out at Pharmacies
On 14 August, a department of the Ministry of Commerce holds a meeting to discuss the pilot project of infant formula sales through pharmacies.
Infant Formula Processors Show Growth in H1 2013
The latest financial reports of some leading infant formula processors show their topline growth in H1.
BCA Releases Infant Formula Quality Comparison Testing Report
On 13 August, the Beijing Consumer Association releases an infant formula quality comparison report, aiming to give consumers a more objective understanding of the quality of infant formula brands.
Recovery for the Dairy Industry in Q2 2013

CEMAC issues a report demonstrating the progress made by China's dairy industry in Q2, alongside familiar challenges. Dairy Industry Progress in Q2

Find Hot News in Glyphsoate China Monthly Report 1309

Published on the 20th every month, Glyphsoate China Monthly Report is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Glyphsoate market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the latest information and in-depth analysis on market trends, supply and procurement opportunities in raw materials and intermediates, technology process, price updates, new policies and company dynamic, etc.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Glyphsoate China Monthly Report:
Glyphosate becomes operating performance booster of Chinese pesticide companies
The thriving glyphosate market and enhancing profitability kept on in H1 2013. As for China's pesticides companies owning glyphosate or PMIDA business, glyphosate or PMIDA played a role of booster on their operating performance in H1 2013.
Sichuan Hebang to construct 50,000t/a glyphosate production project
Sichuan Hebang plans to construct 50,000t/a glyphosate production project with a total budget of USD81.81 million, and it owns the production equipment and production technique which equals to 50,000t/a glyphosate production capacity now, but there are still two main obstacles for the completion of this project.
Export volume of glyphosate technical decreases by 5.63% in July 2013 MoM
The export volumes and export prices of glyphosate technical, PMIDA and glyphosate formulations all recorded YoY growth in July 2013. The export volumes of glyphosate technical and glyphosate formulations decreased by 5.63% and 22.92% MoM respectively in July 2013.
Glyphosate technical price increases moderately in Sept. 2013
The glyphosate technical price saw a moderate increase in Sept. 2013 MoM. In the current circumstances, the ex-works prices of glyphosate products are expected to remain stable or to increase slightly in late Sept. and mid-Oct. 2013.
Operating performance comparison among Zhejiang Wynca, Nantong Jiangshan and Anhui Huaxing in H1 2013
Because of the thriving market and the rising profitability of glyphosate, Zhejiang Wynca, Nantong Jiangshan and Anhui Huaxing all achieved excellent operating performance in H1 2013. All three companies recorded double-digit YoY growth rates for their total revenue in H1 2013. The three companies' stocks also improved significantly during H1 2013. The prices of glyphosate related products are at their highest level since 2009 and are likely to be maintained throughout H2 2013. This will help the three companies maintain their strong financial performance.
Jiangsu Yangnong achieves strong profits largely due to its glyphosate business in H1 2013
Jiangsu Yangnong released its 2013 semi-annual report on 27 Aug. 2013, showing that Jiangsu Yangnong's total revenue in H1 2013 was USD261.54 million, with a growth rate of 29.95% YoY. Jiangsu Yangnong's foreign revenue was USD175.79 million (RMB1,076.49 million) in H1 2013, and this figure constituted the highest ever proportion of its total revenue for corresponding periods. This was largely due to the strong operating performance in its glyphosate business. The revenue from the glyphosate business in H1 2013 increased by about 88% over H1 2012. Almost all of Jiangsu Yangnong's glyphosate products are produced for export and in H1 2013.
Six glyphosate registrations in Aug. 2013
There were 6 registration certificates of glyphosate products in Aug. 2013. All of them were renewed registrations. Thus, there are 67 registration certificates of glyphosate products in China as of 31 Aug. 2013, among which 31 are renewed registrations.
Anhui Huaxing's revenue increases by 38.08% in H1 2013
Anhui Huaxing has become profitable once again in H1 2013. This is in contrast to the situation of H1 2011 and H1 2012, when Anhui Huaxing incurred both an operating loss and a net loss. It achieved a total revenue and operating profit of USD116.36 million and USD2.74 million respectively in H1 2013. Given that Anhui Huaxing now holds sufficient funds and that the glyphosate related products market will continue to prosper in H2 2013, Anhui Huaxing is expected to achieve a better operating performance in H2 2013.
Nantong Jiangshan's operating profit increases by 4,113.88% in H1 2013
Nantong Jiangshan's profit skyrocketed in H1 2013, with an operating profit and a net profit of USD26.84 million and USD21.43 million respectively. These strong figures were mainly due to the high sales and profitability of glyphosate related products. However, Nantong Jiangshan remained in a weak financial position in H1 2013, which was mainly attributed to its huge debt.
Zhejiang Wynca successfully turns loss into gain in H1 2013 YoY

Zhejiang Wynca successfully turned loss into gain in H1 2013 YoY. It achieved total revenue and operating profit of USD595.36 million and USD46.87 million respectively in H1 2013. With the continuance of high glyphosate products prices and the coming demand seasons from Southern Hemisphere countries, Zhejiang Wynca is expected to accomplish its 2013 revenue target of USD1,059.3 million.

Find Hot News in Herbicides China News 1309

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:
China's export volume of herbicides up 33.4% YoY in Jan.-July 2013
China's export volume of herbicides up 33.4% YoY in Jan.-July 2013
Nantong Jiangshan's operating profit soars 41.14 times in H1 2013
Nantong Jiangshan's operating profit soars 41.14 times in H1 2013
Ex-works price of diuron technical continues to decline in early Sept. 2013
Ex-works price of diuron technical continues to decline in early Sept. 2013
Zhejiang Wynca returns to profit in H1 2013
Zhejiang Wynca returns to profit in H1 2013
China's 2,4-D esters market may stagnate
Recently, Australia canceled the registrations of 2,4-D esters and China has strengthened the risk monitoring of these products. Both these measures will weaken the market demand for China's 2,4-D esters in the near future.
FOB Shanghai of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
FOB Shanghai of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Shanghai port prices of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Shanghai port prices of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Ex-factory prices of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Ex-factory prices of main herbicides in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Ex-factory prices of key herbicide raw materials in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Ex-factory prices of key herbicide raw materials in China, Sept. 8, 2013
Ex-works prices of amide herbicides maintain stable in Jan.-Aug. 2013
In the first eight months of 2013, China's prices of the main amide herbicides such as acetochlor, metolachlor, butachlor and pretilachlor have been stable with no significant fluctuations.
Gross margin of pesticide intermediates industry slips in H1 2013
In the first half of 2013, China's pesticide intermediates industry was still suffering from falling profits. This is illustrated by the declining gross margins of the four leading pesticide intermediate manufacturers in China: ABA Chem, Zhejiang Yongtai, Lianhe Technology and Jiangsu JJJ.
China's planting area of GM crops reaches 4.0 million ha. in 2012
China's planting area of GM crops reaches 4.0 million ha. in 2012
China's fomesafen exports soars in H1 2013
China's fomesafen exports continued to surge in the first half of this year. During this period, the export volumes of fomesafen technical increased by 30.28% year-on-year. Fomesafen 250g/L SL was the most exported specification of fomesafen formulation, and the export volume of this product witnessed a growth of 307.52% year-on-year.
Market demand for ametryn sees a growth in China
Recently, the market demand for ametryn has witnessed decent growth in China. This is indicated by two factors: the increasing registration certifications quantity of ametryn and the increasing output of ametryn in China.
Noposion to cooperate with Makhteshim Agan
On Aug. 28, 2013, Noposion disclosed that it is planning to cooperate with Makhteshim Agan to further develop its AK business. And Noposion announced that it has terminated the assets reorganization on Aug. 29, 2013.
China's dicamba price maintains an uptrend
In the first eight months of 2013, the price in China of dicamba continued to increase. The ex-works price of 98% dicamba technical witnessed a growth of 10.79% in Aug. 2013 compared with that in Jan. 2013.
Registrations of clodinafop-propargyl soars in Jan.-Aug.2013
In the first eight months of 2013, clodinafop-propargyl was keenly registered by domestic agrochemical enterprises. 25 registration certifications of clodinafop-propargyl were approved in China during this period, accounting for 62.5% of the total registration quantity as of the end of August 2013.
Lier Chemical's net profit up 54.82% YoY in H1 2013
In H1 2013, Lier Chemical's net profit increased by 54.82% year-on-year to USD11.24 million. Its total revenue witnessed a year-on-year growth of 26.13%, reaching USD123.77 million.
Nantong Jiangshan becomes the first model enterprise for cleaner production
Nantong Jiangshan becomes the first model enterprise for cleaner production
China's output of herbicides technical up 13.60% in Jan.-July 2013
China's output of herbicides technical up 13.60% in Jan.-July 2013
Huaxing Chemical's pesticides revenue up 6.77% YoY in H1 2013
Huaxing Chemical's pesticides revenue up 6.77% YoY in H1 2013
Export price of China's paraquat continues to increase in Jan.-May 2013
In the first five months of 2013, China's export prices of paraquat technical and formulations continued to increase. The export volume of paraquat formulations witnessed a year-on-year growth of 49.16%. The export volume of paraquat technical witnessed a slight decline of 3.54% year-on-year.
Huapont-Nutrichem's pesticide business performs well in H1 2013

Huapont-Nutrichem's pesticide revenue witnessed a significant growth in H1 2013, reaching approximately USD270.60 million, up 20.60% year on year. On the whole, in H1 2013, the company's total revenue increased by 19.63% but its net profit went down 30.27% year on year.

Find Hot News in Insecticides China News 1309

Published on the 10th every month, Insecticides China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of China's insecticide market, knowing current market situation will facilitate you to search for commercial opportunities in China's huge market; closely follow-up of government policies, natural disasters and area dynamics will definitely help you make quicker and wiser decisions.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Insecticides China News:
Promotion of most botanical insecticides not good in China
China actively develops many botanical insecticides. However, the promotion of most of these products is not very optimistic.
Direct selling of pesticides: new exploration of pesticide marketing mode
At present, along with the promotion of land circulation and the development of farmer cooperatives, some companies and provincial dealers start to sell pesticides to large farms and farmer cooperatives directly, as well as to provide integrated service to them.
Hainan to accomplish agricultural insurance project in 2013
Hainan to accomplish agricultural insurance project in 2013.
FOB Shanghai prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013
FOB Shanghai prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013.
Shanghai port prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013
Shanghai port prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013.
Ex-works prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013
Ex-works prices of major insecticides in Sept. 2013.
Chinese government allocates subsidy of USD79.2 million for crop disaster assistance
Due to the increased number of disease outbreaks, insect pests destructions in crops and drought in Southern China, Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China allocated USD79.2 million (RMB500 million) as special subsidy for the control of diseases and insect pests in corn and rice and to assist in re-planting of crops.
Chinese insecticides import and export volume continue to increase in July
China's insecticides import and export volume continue to increase in July 2013, with 986 tonnes and 21,077 tonnes, up by 80.41% and 33.10% year on year respectively.
Noposion to cooperate with Makhteshim Agan in retail outlets
Noposion to cooperate with Makhteshim Agan in retail outlets.
Jiangsu Lanfeng to set up a joint venture company in Italy
Jiangsu Lanfeng to set up a joint venture company in Italy.
Performance of 21 listed pesticides enterprises' pesticides business in H1 2013
Performance of 21 listed pesticides enterprises' pesticides business in H1 2013.
CCPIA to hold 13th AgroChemEx in Shanghai on 16 Oct. 2013
CCPIA to hold 13th AgroChemEx in Shanghai on 16 Oct. 2013.
Zhejiang Wynca shortlists Agrow Top 20 Agrochemical Companies of 2012
Zhejiang Wynca shortlists Agrow Top 20 Agrochemical Companies of 2012.
Chinese early rice totally yields 34.07 million tonnes in 2013
Chinese early rice totally yields 34.07 million tonnes in 2013.
Biva enzyme: new way to solve problem of pesticide residues
Frequent food contamination incidents have left the public worried. Bivaenzyme, known as organophosphorus hydrolase,may be a new way to solve the problem of pesticide residues.
Bayer introduces new brand image of Gaucho
On 15 Aug.,2013, Bayer held Gaucho® brand promotion meeting in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan, claiming that it launched the new brand image of Gaucho®. The new brand image shows us that the cartoon promoter is holding crops and raising his thumb. Furthermore, it has its implied meaning that farmers can get a better yield.
Guangxi Tianyuan upgrades to key laboratory of China in July 2013
On 12 July 2013, Chinese Ministry of Agriculture announced that Guangxi Tianyuan's pesticides development and application technology laboratory upgraded to key laboratory of Chinese Ministry of Agriculture.
Situation of Mythimna separata in Northeast China to worsen
According to the forecast of pests from NATESC, the pests of the third generation Mythimna separata already broke out in Northeast China and will be worse in August 2013.
Jiangsu Province issues subsidy list for biological pesticide in 2013
A new biological pesticide list (2013) with provincial financial subsidy was issued by the Jiangsu Provincial Commission of Agriculture on June 27, which is an encouragement for biological pesticide industry.
Registrations of thiamethoxam formulations soar in China
By 16 July 2013, 209 companies had filed 448 registration applications of thiamethoxam formulations in China, according to the data from ICAMA.
Registrations for thiamethoxam TC and indoxacarb TC increase sharply in June and July
There were 19 insecticide TC registrations in China in June and July, including 5 for thiamethoxam and 5 for indoxacarb.
Dow Agrosciences launches sulfoxaflor in China

Dow AgroSciences launched seven products in China in July, including two sulfoxaflor-based insecticides.