Syngenta Group Reports 10% Decline in Q3 2026 Sales to $5.2 Billion
Nine-month sales fell 5% to $17.3 billion, while EBITDA increased 1% to $3.2 billion as the Group improved margins through portfolio optimisation and cost management.
30 October 2026, Basel: Syngenta Group reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $5.2 billion, a decline of 10% year-on-year (-12% at constant exchange rates), reflecting the continued reduction of selected lower-margin businesses and delayed purchases in some markets. EBITDA for the quarter stood at $0.8 billion, down 2% year-on-year (-4% at constant exchange rates).
For the first nine months of 2026, Group sales reached $17.3 billion, down 5% compared with the corresponding period last year. However, excluding the planned reduction in grain trading and certain other low-margin businesses, underlying sales grew 1%.
EBITDA for the nine-month period increased 1% to $3.2 billion. The EBITDA margin improved to 18.4%, compared with 17.4% in the same period of 2025, reflecting the Group’s focus on higher-margin businesses, innovation and disciplined cost management.
Syngenta Group – Business-wise Financial Performance (First Nine Months of 2026)
| Business | Sales (US$ billion) | 9M 2026 Change YoY | Q3 2026 Sales (US$ billion) | Q3 Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syngenta Crop Protection | 9.8 | 0% | 3.1 | -9% |
| Syngenta Seeds | 3.3 | 0% | 0.8 | 0% |
| Syngenta Group China | 3.1 | -18% | 0.7 | -22% |
| ADAMA | 3.0 | -1% | 0.9 | 0% |
| Syngenta Group (Total) | 17.3 | -5% | 5.2 | -10% |
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Syngenta Group – EBITDA Performance
| Period | EBITDA (US$ billion) | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| First nine months of 2026 | 3.2 | +1% |
| Q3 2026 | 0.8 | -2% |
The company said sales of newly introduced technologies increased during the period, with above-average prices achieved for these products. However, pricing pressure on off-patent products continued to affect performance, particularly in Brazil and other Latin American markets.
Lower farm incomes contributed to cautious purchasing behaviour, while unfavourable weather conditions, including persistent drought and unusually high temperatures in Europe, affected demand for crop protection products.
Crop Protection Records Growth in China
Syngenta Crop Protection reported sales of $9.8 billion during the first nine months of 2026, remaining flat year-on-year (-4% at constant exchange rates).
Growth in Europe and China offset lower sales in Latin America. China recorded 20% sales growth, supported by demand for the company’s latest technologies and biologicals. Biologicals continued to perform strongly, delivering double-digit growth in the third quarter, particularly in Brazil and China.
Regionally, Crop Protection sales increased 6% in Europe and 1% in Asia, Middle East and Africa (excluding China). Sales declined 6% in Brazil, 14% across Latin America and 1% in North America.
Syngenta secured more than 1,400 approvals during the first nine months, including new registrations, renewals and label or use extensions.
In September 2026, the company announced three global biologicals innovations: EXORT technology, a new biostimulant category designed to support crop performance; EQIBRE, aimed at improving the uptake and utilisation of nitrogen, phosphorus and micronutrients; and a microbial fungicide with an omniactive mode of action for biocontrol.
The company also continued expanding its TYMIRIUM technology for nematode and fungal disease protection, alongside the rollout of PLINAZOLIN insecticide technology across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. VIRESTINA technology was commercially launched in Argentina during the third quarter.
Additionally, Syngenta announced a strategic partnership with Groundwork BioAg to scale mycorrhizal technology, with the objective of improving farm productivity, soil health and access to carbon-credit income opportunities.
Seeds Business Maintains Sales at $3.3 Billion
Syngenta Seeds recorded sales of $3.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining flat year-on-year (-2% at constant exchange rates).
Field Crops maintained momentum in the Southern Hemisphere, with Brazil recording 13% growth and Latin America growing 5%. European sales increased 3%, while sales in Asia, the Middle East and Africa remained flat.
North American sales declined 11%, primarily due to restructuring activities and a reduction in planted corn acreage across the US. Vegetable Seeds sales increased 2%, while Flowers recorded 4% growth.
During the period, Syngenta launched seven corn hybrids in Brazil for the second-crop season. Latin America achieved its highest-ever sunflower sales volume, while the company continued expanding its corn business in Asia, the Middle East and Africa through biotechnology developments in Indonesia and product launches in Thailand, the Philippines and India.
Syngenta Group China Sales Decline 18%
Syngenta Group China reported sales of $3.1 billion in the first nine months of 2026, down 18% year-on-year. The decline primarily reflected the planned reduction of lower-margin businesses as part of the Group’s portfolio management strategy.
However, Branded Formulation sales increased 16%, while Seeds sales grew 12% after excluding the impact of grain trading.
On September 12, Syngenta inaugurated the Global Rice Innovation Center in Hefei, China, to accelerate rice innovation, strengthen food security and support agricultural development across Southeast Asia and Africa.
ADAMA Reports 1% Decline in Sales
ADAMA recorded sales of $3.0 billion during the first nine months of 2026, down 1% year-on-year (-4% at constant exchange rates).
Sales increased 3% in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, 5% in North America and 2% in Asia Pacific (excluding China). Latin American sales declined 5%, while China recorded a 16% decline, primarily due to reduced sales of chemicals not used in agriculture.
In India, ADAMA introduced ACTAGON, a ready-mix pre-emergence wheat herbicide combining Pyroxasulfone and Metribuzin for controlling Phalaris minor and other key weeds.
Management Changes at Syngenta and ADAMA
Syngenta announced leadership changes effective November 1, 2026. Gaël Hili will become President of Syngenta Seeds. He brings 25 years of business leadership experience in agriculture and previously served as President and CEO of ADAMA.
Dr. Zhigang Hao, currently CEO of Adisseo, will succeed Hili as President and CEO of ADAMA.
The Group said its focus on innovation, artificial intelligence capabilities, portfolio management and cost discipline would remain central to its strategy amid continued macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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