Syngenta Group H1 2026 Sales Reach $12.2 Billion, EBITDA Rises 2%

August 27, 2026 Syngenta Group

27 August 2026, China: Syngenta Group reported stronger profitability in the first half of 2026, with EBITDA rising 2% to $2.4 billion despite a 2% decline in sales to $12.2 billion. The company said its focus on higher-quality businesses, innovation, artificial intelligence and disciplined cost management helped expand EBITDA margins across all business units.

H1 2026

	H1 2026	H1 2025	Change	Change (CER)
	$bn	$bn	%	%
Sales	12.2	12.5	-2	-7
EBITDA	2.4	2.3	2	3

Q2 2026

	Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Change	Change (CER)
	$bn	$bn	%	%
Sales	5.7	6.1	-7	-10
EBITDA	1.0	1.0	-2	4

The Group’s EBITDA margin increased to 19.5% in H1 2026, compared with 18.6% in the same period last year. At constant exchange rates, EBITDA increased 3%, while sales declined 7%. The company attributed the sales decline primarily to business restructuring, including the reduction of its low-margin grain trading business in China.

In the second quarter, Syngenta Group recorded sales of $5.7 billion, down 7% year-on-year and 10% at constant exchange rates. EBITDA was approximately $1 billion, down 2% on a reported basis but up 4% at constant exchange rates.

Syngenta Group Summary Financials

H1 2026

	H1 2026	H1 2025	H1 2026	H1 2025
Sales	$bn	$bn	¥bn	¥bn
Syngenta Group	12.2	12.5	83.9	89.5
Syngenta Crop Protection	6.6	6.4	45.9	46.0
ADAMA	2.1	2.1	14.5	15.0
Syngenta Seeds	2.5	2.4	17.0	17.5
Syngenta Group China	2.5	2.9	17.0	21.1
Eliminations	-1.5	-1.3	-10.5	-10.1
EBITDA	2.4	2.3	16.3	16.7

Q2 2026

	Q2 2026	Q2 2025	Q2 2026	Q2 2025
Sales	$bn	$bn	¥bn	¥bn
Syngenta Group	5.7	6.1	39.1	44.2
Syngenta Crop Protection	3.2	3.0	21.8	21.8
ADAMA	1.1	1.1	7.3	7.8
Syngenta Seeds	1.0	1.1	6.8	7.7
Syngenta Group China	1.0	1.4	6.7	10.3
Eliminations	-0.6	-0.5	-3.5	-3.4
EBITDA	1.0	1.0	6.5	7.0

Crop Protection drives growth through innovation

Syngenta Crop Protection delivered first-half sales of $6.6 billion, representing 4% growth year-on-year and a 1% decline at constant exchange rates. Growth was supported by demand for higher-value innovations and branded formulations, while biologicals continued to perform strongly across regions.

Europe recorded 8% sales growth, supported by favourable foreign exchange effects, although heat and drought during the second quarter affected fungicide and pre-emergence applications in key crops. Asia, Middle East & Africa, excluding China, grew 5%, while China posted 20% growth.

Brazil achieved 7% growth despite continued pricing pressure, with demand supported by technologies including TYMIRIUM®, PLINAZOLIN® and ADEPIDYN®. Latin American sales declined 11%, reflecting lower volumes, pricing pressure and elevated channel inventories, particularly in Argentina. North American sales declined 4%, although second-quarter growth was supported by adoption of VICTRATO® seed treatment.

During the first six months of the year, Syngenta secured almost 900 new registrations, re-registrations and label extensions. The company also launched VIRESTINA® technology in Argentina, while MIRAVIS® Duo received accelerated regulatory approval in Thailand and registration in Indonesia.

AI is also becoming more integrated into Syngenta’s digital offering. In 2026, CROPWISE® AI was incorporated into the CROPWISE® platform, adding features including Farm Highlights, AI Machine Planner and CropwiseGPT for growers.

Seeds business maintains growth momentum

Syngenta Seeds generated $2.5 billion in first-half sales, up 1% year-on-year and down 3% at constant exchange rates.

Field Crops growth was particularly strong in Brazil, where sales increased 18%. Europe grew 7%, while Asia, Middle East & Africa increased 6% and China 3%. Latin America and North America recorded declines of 8% and 13%, respectively, reflecting restructuring activities and lower US corn acreage.

Brazil’s performance was supported by second-season corn, corn licensing, the launch of NK301VIP3 and 10 new soybean varieties. In Europe, momentum came from products and technologies including SY REMCO corn, A.I.R. sunflower trait licensing and the continued expansion of SURELI sunflower.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds also expanded its research capabilities, opening a $10 million R&D Technology Center in Spain focused on shortening breeding timelines for crops including tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

China restructuring weighs on reported sales

Syngenta Group China reported first-half sales of $2.5 billion, down 15% year-on-year and 20% at constant exchange rates. The decline primarily reflected the continued reduction of the low-margin grain trading business and optimisation of the MAP business, alongside the removal of Sinofert from the Group’s consolidated results.

Despite the overall decline, key businesses continued to expand. Branded Formulation sales increased 15%, Seeds grew 4% and Yangnong Chemical sales rose 12%.

The business also commissioned its Nantong crop protection formulation plant, which began commercial production in May. Syngenta Group China further announced a partnership with McDonald’s China and McCain China aimed at supporting a more sustainable French fry potato supply chain.

ADAMA improves product mix amid pricing pressure

ADAMA generated $2.1 billion in first-half sales, broadly flat year-on-year and down 3% at constant exchange rates. Higher volumes and a more streamlined product mix helped improve gross profit and margins, while cost-control measures continued to support performance amid pricing pressure in the post-patent crop protection market.

Sales increased 9% in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and 5% in North America. Asia Pacific, excluding China, grew 2%, while Latin America declined 3% and China fell 23% as ADAMA continued to reduce exposure to certain basic chemicals and lower-margin products.

The company continued to expand its differentiated product portfolio, including the US introduction of NOVALI™, which combines pyroxasulfone with SESGAMA™ formulation technology for residual weed control in soybean and corn.

Focus shifts toward profitable growth

Syngenta Group said its first-half performance reflects a deliberate shift toward higher-quality earnings rather than sales growth alone. While restructuring and challenging market conditions weighed on revenue, improved margins across all business units point to continued emphasis on innovation, operational efficiency and higher-value agricultural technologies.

The Group also highlighted its increased investment in artificial intelligence and digital capabilities as part of its strategy to translate emerging technologies into operational and commercial value for agriculture.

Hengde Qin, who became Syngenta Group CEO on 1 August 2026, is leading the company as it continues to focus on innovation, digital transformation and cost discipline amid a volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

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