2025 Feb Colombia Pesticides and herbicides (HS 3808) Export Snapshot: Sharp Drop

February Trend: Colombia Pesticides and herbicides Export

Pesticides and herbicides, classified under HS Code 3808 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)), saw mixed trends in February. Unit prices jumped 32.8% MoM to $10.85/kg, but export value plummeted 41.1% to $23.52M as volumes halved (-55.6%) to 2.17M kg. The sharp price rebound failed to offset the collapse in shipment weight.

Table: Colombia Pesticides And Herbicides Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Mexico dominates Colombia's pesticides and herbicides exports, accounting for 30.7% of value but only 22.7% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade products. Ecuador follows as a bulk hub, with 18.6% value share against 16.1% weight share, suggesting cost-sensitive volume trade. The value-volume gap reveals a split strategy: Mexico drives profitability, while Ecuador and Brazil (27.9% weight share, 18.6% value) absorb bulk shipments. This structure indicates supply chain bifurcation—premium vs. commodity flows—with logistics optimized for regional efficiency over speed.

Table: Colombia Pesticides And Herbicides (HS Code 3808) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 3808 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 3808921900 (fungicides for retail sale) as the dominant sub-code, capturing 24.4% of export value—driven by high-volume shipments (255K kg) despite mid-tier frequency (13.6%). The remaining sub-codes, led by insecticides and herbicides, show fragmented demand with lower value density. This Colombia HS Code 3808 Export structure highlights a market prioritizing mid-value fungicides in bulk retail packaging, suggesting steady demand for standardized agrochemicals over niche premium products.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 3808) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Pesticides And Herbicides Buyers List

Table: Colombia Pesticides And Herbicides (HS Code 3808) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Pesticides and herbicides Export perform in February?

Colombia's pesticide and herbicide exports dropped 41% month-on-month to $23.52M in February, with shipment volumes falling 56% while unit prices rose 33% to $10.85/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Pesticides and herbicides?

Mexico ($6.81M), Ecuador ($4.13M), and Brazil ($4.12M) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Pesticides and herbicides Buyers?

Leschaco Mexicana S.A. de C.V ($4.82M) and UPL do Brasil ($2.91M) dominated purchases, indicating concentrated demand from regional agrochemical distributors.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3808, with significant activity in fungicides (HS 380892) and insecticides (HS 380891).