In 2023,the Chinese pesticide industry saw negative growth in both operating income and profit,the first double declines in more than 30 years.The volume of the export trade increased but the value fell.The total output of pesticide declined slightly,while the product prices dropped sharply.Facing such situation,the industry actively responded to multiple risks and challenges of the market,and worked hard to pursue progress while maintaining stability and promote stability through progress.In 2024,the overall economic operation situation of the pesticide industry is expected to steadily recover and the industry to take a turn for the better on the whole.