Typhoons, severe congestion at Shanghai and Ningbo, and the Golden Week holiday have pushed global container schedule reliability below 50% for the first time since 2022. Here is what is behind the delays and how buyers can plan around them.
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As fipronil faces tightening bee-safety and residue restrictions worldwide, ethiprole is emerging as a key alternative insecticide — with Asia-Pacific, led by China, driving most of its growth.
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New California requirements for 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), in effect since January 1, 2026, set stricter setback distances, application rate caps, and soil-moisture conditions. Early-season data shows statewide use holding below pre-2024 levels — a signal that stable, compliant supply matters more than ever.
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China clears 749 new crop protection registrations in its latest 2026 batch, including 39 technical-grade actives — widening the field of qualified suppliers for international buyers.
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China's glufosinate-ammonium prices have jumped over 12% in a month, driven by the removal of export tax rebates, tightening supply of key intermediates, and rising global demand as a glyphosate alternative.
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