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    Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2024

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 24 June 2024

    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2022

    Carole Veitch | South Africa | 08 April 2022

    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2019

    Ebrahim-Khalil Hassen | South Africa | 17 July 2019

    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2017

    Ebrahim-Khalil Hassen | South Africa | 28 February 2017

    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2015

    Ebrahim Khalil Hassen | South Africa | 01 December 2015

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    This report on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemicals in South Africa, which includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and nematicides, contains information on the state of the industry, the growing use of biopesticides, developments relating to hazardous pesticides and regulations, key trends and issues and notable players, as well as environmental, health and safety issues, and innovation. It includes profiles of 24 companies such as AECI, whose interests include Nulandis and AECI Plant Health, the local operations of international companies such as Bayer, BASF and Syngenta, and household pesticides producers such as Tiger Brands and Agro-Serve.

    Report coverage

    This report on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemicals in South Africa, which includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and nematicides, contains information on the state of the industry, the growing use of biopesticides, developments relating to hazardous pesticides and regulations, key trends and issues and notable players, as well as environmental, health and safety issues, and innovation. It includes profiles of 24 companies such as AECI, whose interests include Nulandis and AECI Plant Health, the local operations of international companies such as Bayer, BASF and Syngenta, and household pesticides producers such as Tiger Brands and Agro-Serve.

    Introduction

    • The South Africa agrochemicals industry is expected to increase its revenue in 2024. \r\n
    • Most active ingredients of crop protection products are imported, mainly from China. The volatile exchange rate influences manufacturing costs and retail prices. \r\n
    • Although South Africa’s chemical crop protection industry is the largest in Africa, it accounts for less than 2% of global volumes. \r\n
    • The industry is under pressure to reduce usage of hazardous chemicals, but demand for chemical pesticides remains strong. \r\n
    • Many farms are using biopesticides and biocontrol measures in conjunction with chemical pesticides.\r\n
    • Some farmers are reluctant to change due to the efficiency of synthetic chemicals, and fears that it will affect stability of their yields.

    Trends

    • Civil society organisations continue to lobby for the banning of highly hazardous active ingredients.
    • Greater focus on occupational health and safety issues relating to farm workers, such as wearing protective clothing.
    • Increased research and development focusing on of biopesticides.
    • Increasing use of drones for crop spraying.
    • The uptake of biopesticides is being driven by concerns relating to environmental, health and safety issues.

    Opportunities

    • Crop protection products that do not leave residues.
    • Development and supply of biopesticides and biocontrol solutions for agriculture and forestry, for water resource management and the control of invasive plants and insects.
    • Drone crop-spraying services.
    • The development and supply of natural pesticides.
    • The establishment of integrated pest management programmes.

    Challenges

    • Chemical pesticides pose environmental, health and safety risks.
    • Economic pressures, including the depreciation of the rand.
    • Pesticides that that are banned in the EU are being exported to South Africa.

    Outlook

    • Pesticide demand is expected to remain strong due to South Africa’s limited arable land and water resources, and the significant role pesticides play in improving crop yields and quality.\r\n
    • However, the widespread use of pesticides has also caused harm to health and the environment, including on water, climate and biodiversity. \r\n
    • Regulatory changes in many parts of the world are driving the need to develop safer natural pest control products. \r\n
    • Stricter environmental regulations are expected to impact the herbicide and insecticide segments globally.\r\n
    • In South Africa, European Union regulations on chemical residues and controlled substances are forcing growers to look for alternatives.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    2.3. Size of the Industry 5
    3. LOCAL 6
    3.1. State of the Industry 6
    3.2. Key Trends 11
    3.3. Key Issues 11
    3.4. Notable Players 12
    3.5. Trade 13
    3.6. Regulations 14
    3.7. Enterprise Development and Social Development 14
    4. AFRICA 15
    5. INTERNATIONAL 18
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 20
    6.1. Economic Environment 20
    6.2. Health and Safety Concerns 21
    6.3. Labour 22
    6.4. Environmental Issues 23
    6.5. Technology, R&D, Innovation 23
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 24
    7.1. Competition 24
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 25
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 25
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 26
    9. OUTLOOK 26
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 27
    11. REFERENCES 27
    11.1. Publications 27
    11.2. Websites 27
    ANNEXURE 1 29
    Relevant Legislation 29
    APPENDIX 1 31
    Summary of Notable Players 31
    COMPANY PROFILES 37
    ADAMA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 37
    AECI LTD 39
    AGRO-SERVE (PTY) LTD 44
    ANDERMATT PHP (PTY) LTD 46
    AVIMA (PTY) LTD 48
    BASF AGRICULTURAL SPECIALITIES (PTY) LTD 50
    BASF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 52
    BAYER (PTY) LTD 54
    CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE RSA (PTY) LTD 57
    DEGESCH SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 60
    ENVIRO BIO CHEM (PTY) LTD 62
    FARM-AG INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 64
    INTELICHEM (PTY) LTD 66
    KOMBAT (PTY) LTD 68
    NUFARM AGRICULTURE (PTY) LTD 70
    ORO AGRI SA (PTY) LTD 72
    RECKITT BENCKISER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 74
    RIVER BIOSCIENCE (PTY) LTD 76
    S C JOHNSON AND SON OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 78
    SUMITOMO CORPORATION AFRICA (PTY) LTD 80
    SYNGENTA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 82
    TIGER BRANDS LTD 84
    UPL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 89
    VILLA CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD 92

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemicals, including information on the state and size of the industry, trends, research, development and innovation, environmental and health issues and other influencing factors. There are profiles of 23 companies including international players operating in South Africa such as Bayer, BASF and Syngenta and local manufacturer AECI. Other profiles include companies such as Oro Agri, UPL and River Bioscience.

    Introduction

    South Africa is an important regional pesticides hub and is Africa’s largest exporter of pesticides and related agrochemicals. Although pesticide export volumes have doubled over the past decade, South Africa is a net importer of agrochemicals and is wholly dependent on foreign suppliers for the active ingredients required in the formulation of chemical pesticides. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s pesticide manufacturers have been grappling with a severe supply and demand imbalance resulting from supply chain disruptions, shipping delays and stock shortages. Although local players are under growing pressure to reduce their reliance on hazardous chemicals, industry sources say that there is still strong demand for chemical pesticides in South Africa.

    Strengths

    • Biocontrol programmes have been developed and successfully implemented to control mosquitos and other disease-transmitting insects.
    • Pesticides and agrochemicals improve production efficiency.
    • South Africa is the major supplier of pesticides to the African continent.
    • There is a high level of research and development focusing on of biopesticides and on improving the safety and environmental impact of existing products.

    Weaknesses

    • Failure to control the widespread misuse and abuse of pesticides.
    • Over-reliance on imported active ingredients.
    • Pesticide residue testing is inadequate.
    • Regulations are not systematically enforced, notably with regard to occupational safety and many workers are not provided with adequate protective clothing.
    • The correct disposal of hazardous substances is not effectively monitored.

    Opportunities

    • Bionematicides for the control of roundworms.
    • Development and supply of biopesticides and biocontrol solutions for agriculture and forestry and for water resource management and the control of invasive plants and insects.
    • Drone crop-spraying services.
    • Pesticide waste management and container recycling.
    • The development and production of biopesticides that make use of indigenous knowledge.
    • The development and supply of natural pesticides for residential, institutional, commercial and industrial settings.
    • The establishment of integrated pest management programmes.

    Threats

    • Chemical pesticides pose environmental, health and safety risks.
    • Climatic shocks and the continued evolution of pesticide-resistant pests.
    • Economic pressures, including the depreciation of the rand.
    • The potential impact of further waves of COVID-19, including continued supply chain disruptions and shipping delays.
    • The risk of spiralling food and fuel prices escalating into global food and energy insecurity as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    • The threat of class-action lawsuits against the manufacturers of pesticides containing highly hazardous active ingredients.
    • Unregistered biopesticides that have not undergone the required trials, pose potential safety risks.

    Outlook

    The devastating chemical spill that occurred when a Durban agrochemicals warehouse was set ablaze during the July 2021 unrest, has highlighted the hazardous nature of synthetic pesticides and amplified the need to substitute toxic chemicals with safer, environmentally-friendly alternatives. While South Africa’s biopesticides industry is still in its infancy, role players anticipate that it is poised for strong growth as traditional players increasingly shift their focus to natural pesticides. Stakeholders say that robust enforcement of regulations is needed to mitigate environmental, health and safety risks. Furthermore, they say that stricter controls must be implemented to deal with the misuse and abuse of substances such as rat poison.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    2.3. Size of the Industry 6
    2.4. Key Success Factors and Pain Points 7
    3. LOCAL 8
    3.1. Key Trends 9
    3.2. Notable Players 10
    3.3. Trade 11
    3.4. Corporate Actions 13
    3.5. Regulations 13
    3.6. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 16
    4. AFRICA 17
    5. INTERNATIONAL 19
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 22
    6.1. COVID -19 22
    6.2. Economic Environment 22
    6.3. Environmental Issues 24
    6.4. Health and Safety Concerns 25
    6.5. Labour 26
    6.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 27
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 28
    7.1. Competition 28
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 29
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 29
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 29
    9. OUTLOOK 31
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 31
    11. REFERENCES 31
    11.1. Publications 31
    11.2. Websites 2
    APPENDIX 1 1
    Summary of Notable Players 1
    COMPANY PROFILES 5
    ADAMA South Africa (Pty) Ltd 5
    AECI Ltd 7
    AgBiTech Pty Ltd 13
    Agro-Serve (Pty) Ltd 14
    Andermatt PHP (Pty) Ltd 16
    Avima (Pty) Ltd 18
    BASF Agricultural Specialities (Pty) Ltd 20
    BASF South Africa (Pty) Ltd 22
    Bayer (Pty) Ltd 24
    Corteva Agriscience RSA (Pty) Ltd 27
    Degesch South Africa (Pty) Ltd 30
    Enviro Bio Chem (Pty) Ltd 32
    Farm-AG International (Pty) Ltd 34
    InteliChem (Pty) Ltd 36
    Kombat (Pty) Ltd 38
    Nufarm Agriculture (Pty) Ltd 40
    Oro Agri SA (Pty) Ltd 41
    River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd 43
    Scientific Chemicals (Pty) Ltd 45
    Sumitomo Corporation Africa (Pty) Ltd 47
    Syngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd 49
    UPL South Africa (Pty) Ltd 52
    Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd 56

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products in South Africa since 2017. The latest data estimated the industry to be worth R4.6bn in 2016. The industry is facing major changes in terms of technological developments and consumers being more conscious about health in the context of mega-mergers internationally. The industry thus faces an environment that is rapidly changing and the outcomes are unpredictable. The growth of the industry in biopesticides, that are derived from natural materials such as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals, may yet prove a boon for South African companies.

    Strengths

    • Large number of multinationals, with large research and development budgets.
    • Necessity for increased food production as available land for agriculture decreases.

    Weaknesses

    • Products are damaging to environment and health.
    • Regulatory system is complex.

    Opportunities

    • Development of pesticide products that respond to changing weather conditions.
    • Growth of organic food markets.
    • Increased usage of technologies for precision farming.
    • Shift to biopesticides.
    • South African companies expanding into Africa.
    • Threats from pests, such as the fall armyworm, will provide new markets for pesticide manufacturers.

    Threats

    • Active consumer organisations against the use of pesticides.
    • Debt in larger South African companies.
    • Stricter regulations in countries that South Africa exports to.
    • Unclear land reform process.

    Outlook

    The pesticide and agrochemicals industry is in a period of extensive change due to technologies and the tastes and preferences of consumers. Industry consolidation makes it more difficult for smaller companies to compete. The shift to biopesticides offers South African companies an opportunity to create new products and technologies.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Supply Chain 1
    2.2. Geographic Position 2
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4.1. Local 3
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 5
    4.1.2. Regulations 5
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 7
    4.2. Continental 8
    4.3. International 9
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 12
    5.1. Economic Environment 12
    5.2. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 13
    5.3. Labour 14
    5.4. Environmental Concerns 14
    6. COMPETITION 15
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 15
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 16
    8. OUTLOOK 16
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 17
    10. REFERENCES 17
    10.1. Publications 17
    10.2. Websites 21
    APPENDIX 1 22
    Summary of Notable Players 22
    COMPANY PROFILES 25
    AECI LTD 25
    ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 31
    ASCENDIS HEALTH LTD 34
    BASF AGRICULTURAL SPECIALITIES (PTY) LTD 41
    BASF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 43
    BAYER (PTY) LTD 45
    FARM-AG INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 48
    INTELICHEM (PTY) LTD 50
    KOMBAT (PTY) LTD 52
    MONSANTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 54
    ORO AGRI SA (PTY) LTD 57
    PLANT HEALTH PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD 59
    RIVER BIOSCIENCE (PTY) LTD 61
    SCIENTIFIC CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 63
    SYNGENTA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 65
    VILLA CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD 68

    Report Coverage

    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemical Products describes current conditions and the regulatory environment and provides information on imports and exports. Factors that influence the success of the sector are also covered, and include drought and threats to crops posed by new pests such as the Fall Armyworm. Profiles for 12 companies are provided including smaller players, Scientific Chemicals\r\n (Pty) Ltd and Kombat (Pty) Ltd which both have one manufacturing site and employ fewer than 30 people. Also profiled is Intelichem (Pty) Ltd, which received Competition Commission approval to acquire Meridian Agrochemical Company (Pty) Ltd and Synovatech (Pty) Ltd in July 2016.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products in South Africa since 2015. The manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemicals plays a central role in food security and economic growth. Since 2015 several international mega-mergers have been proposed that will impact on the future of the industry. The international mega-mergers however occur in a context of significant challenges in the agricultural sector. These challenges include drought and threats to crops posed by new pests, specifically the Fall Armyworm, as well as greater calls for land redistribution and more limited usage of pesticides, especially glyphosate.

    Strengths

    • Large number of multinationals, with large R&D budgets.
    • Necessity for increased food production as available land for agriculture decreases.

    Weaknesses

    • Products are damaging to environment and health.
    • Reduced local ownership, with several companies being bought by multinationals.
    • Regulatory system is complex.

    Opportunities

    • A new market in the small-holder sector.
    • Development of pesticide products that respond to changing weather conditions.
    • Shift to biopesticides.
    • South African companies expanding into Africa.
    • Threats from new pests, such as the Fall Armyworm, will provide new markets for pesticide manufacturers.

    Threats

    • Active consumer organisations against the use of pesticides.
    • Banning of glyphosate.
    • Mega-mergers create uncompetitive markets for agricultural inputs, thus threatening the development of local markets.
    • Unclear land reform process.

    Outlook

    The local pesticides industry will face a period of change as international merger processes unfold and governments across the globe undertake regulatory reviews. These processes as well health and environmental concerns raised by advocacy groups are expected to have an impact on the South African market. These challenges are significant enough to suggest that uncertainty will be the major theme facing the pesticides industry. This uncertainty however has significant potential for market players especially in developing markets like South Africa, where the growing middle class and government support for small-scale farming potentially create opportunities for growth.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position 3
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4.1. Local 6
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 9
    4.1.2. Regulations 10
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 12
    4.2. Continental 13
    4.3. International 14
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 16
    5.1. Economic Environment 16
    5.2. Government Initiatives 17
    5.3. Environmental Concerns 17
    5.4. Socio-Economic Issues 18
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 18
    5.6. Intellectual Property Issues 19
    5.7. Labour 19
    6. COMPETITION 20
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 21
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 22
    8. OUTLOOK 22
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 22
    10. REFERENCES 23
    10.1. Publications 23
    10.2. Websites 24
    APPENDIX 1 26
    Import and Export of Pesticide Sub-Sectors (2009-2014) 26
    APPENDIX 2 28
    List of Merger and Acquisition Deals (2016) 28
    COMPANY PROFILES 40
    AECI LTD 40
    ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 46
    BASF AGRICULTURAL SPECIALITIES (PTY) LTD 49
    BASF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 51
    BAYER (PTY) LTD 53
    DOW AGROSCIENCES SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 56
    FARM-AG INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 58
    INTELICHEM (PTY) LTD 60
    KOMBAT (PTY) LTD 62
    MONSANTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 64
    SCIENTIFIC CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 67
    SYNGENTA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 69

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemical Products discusses the current state of the domestic industry, the growing importance of the African market, illustrated by a number of recent mergers and acquisitions, and factors influencing the success of the manufacturing sector. The report profiles 13 companies, including Nulandis, part of AECI’s Speciality Chemicals division and South African subsidiaries of multinationals, Syngenta, Dow, Bayer, BASF and Arysta LifeScience. Also included are smaller unlisted players, such as Kombat (Pty) Ltd, a manufacturer and distributor of pesticides to farmers, nurseries, co-operatives and chain stores.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products in South Africa since 2010. The manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products is an important determinant of food security and economic growth. South Africa is expected to experience more rapid population growth, and with it increased demand for food, according to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). At the same time, agricultural producers face a myriad of challenges that have seen them increasingly adopt farming methods that use genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to respond to climatic conditions and the market structure. Taken together these factors have boosted the use of agrochemicals to protect crops and increase yields. These changes in the industry have proven controversial and raise ethical and developmental questions for South Africa.

    Strengths

    • Large number of multinationals, with large R&D budgets, which increases choice for farmers.
    • Necessity for increased food production as available land for agriculture decreases.

    Weaknesses

    • Products are damaging to environment and health.
    • Reduced local ownership, with several companies being bought by multinationals.
    • Regulatory system is complex.

    Opportunities

    • A new market in the small-holder sector.
    • Development of pesticide products that respond to changing weather conditions.
    • Shift to biopesticides.
    • South African companies or branches expanding into Africa.

    Threats

    • Active consumer organisations against the use of pesticides.
    • Banning of glyphosate.
    • Unclear land reform process.

    Outlook

    The South African pesticide manufacturing sector faces significant challenges to its existing practices. The challenge is about how the pesticides industry responds to environmental concerns, activist challenges and to possible banning of one key product. Local systems of crop protection may emerge as an area with potential for smaller players. In particular, it may require a shift towards researching and producing biopesticides. If such a shift occurs, stakeholders believe the potential for a less concentrated industry might be possible.

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    The Manufacture of Pesticides and other Agrochemicals Industry in South Africa 2017-02-28

    R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $104.88 (USD)*

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 2
    3. SIZE OF INDUSTRY 3
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4.1. Local 6
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 9
    4.1.2. Regulations 9
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 11
    4.2. Continental 12
    4.3. International 14
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 16
    5.1. Economic Environment 16
    5.2. Rising Input Costs 16
    5.3. Labour Resources 16
    5.4. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 17
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 18
    5.6. Land Reform and Food Security 18
    6. COMPETITION 19
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 20
    8. OUTLOOK 20
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 20
    10. REFERENCES 21
    10.1. Publications 21
    10.2. Legislation 21
    10.3. Websites 22
    COMPANY PROFILES 23
    AECI LTD 23
    ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 28
    BASF AGRICULTURE SPECIALITIES (PTY) LTD 31
    BASF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 33
    BAYER (PTY) LTD 36
    DOW AGROSCIENCES SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 39
    FARM-AG INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD 41
    KOMBAT (PTY) LTD 43
    MONSANTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 45
    SCIENTIFIC CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 48
    SYNGENTA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 50

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