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Article: Joys and worries in the fungicide market.(Fine and Specialty)
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- China Chemical Reporter
- Article date:
- October 6, 2008
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The total output of fungicides in China was 137 000 tons (counting on 100% active ingredient) in 2007, an increase of 22.3% over 2006, with sales of some varieties up and others down. Besides weather, the difference in effect was also a major factor. The increase in the raw material price and the production cost led to a price rise of some products. For example, prices of large-volume conventional varieties such as mancozeb and carbendazim all increased considerably.
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