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Syngenta Ukraine: Axial Herbicide, Amistar Fungicide, NK Seeds — 2026

Syngenta is a Swiss global leader in crop protection and seeds, holding about 18% of the Ukrainian crop protection market. It leads in cereal herbicides (Axial) and sunflower fungicides (Amistar), and is also a major player in sunflower hybrids with the NK lineup.

Founded: 2000In Ukraine since: 2003Official website
Syngenta crop protection product range on a Ukrainian distributor shelf

About the brand

Syngenta was formed in 2000 through the merger of the agrochemical divisions of Novartis and AstraZeneca. In 2017, the company was acquired by Chinese state corporation ChemChina, and in 2020 it became part of Syngenta Group — one of the world's largest crop protection and seeds companies, with revenue above $33 billion. The Swiss headquarters is in Basel. Syngenta operates in two large segments: crop protection (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) and seeds (maize, sunflower, vegetable hybrids under the NK and S&G brands). The company is known for its strong R&D base: 5,000+ patents and $6 billion in annual R&D spend. Key products in Ukraine are the Axial, Topik, and Logran herbicides (for cereals), Amistar and Quilt fungicides (for sunflower and maize), and Karate Zeon insecticides. NK sunflower hybrids remain among the top 5 most-planted in Ukraine.

Key facts

Founded2000
CountrySwitzerland
HeadquartersBasel
In Ukraine since2003
SegmentsCrop protection + seeds
UA crop protection share~18%

Presence in Ukraine

Syngenta has been active in Ukraine since 2003 through the Syngenta Ukraine subsidiary with a Kyiv office. Distribution runs through a broad network of over 80 official partners across the country. Syngenta has invested heavily in Ukrainian infrastructure: in 2019, the company opened a seed plant in Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi with about 15,000 tonnes of annual capacity, and in 2022–2024 continued to support Ukrainian farmers through the war, including payment deferrals and delivery into frontline oblasts. On ADAM in April 2026, Syngenta products are actively quoted: 4–6 distributors in crop protection and 3–4 in seeds. The top-demand items are Axial for grassy weed control in winter wheat, Amistar for fungicide protection of sunflower against alternaria, and NK Delfi / NK Rocky sunflower hybrids for the Forest-Steppe and Steppe. Syngenta pricing is typically at the BASF and Bayer level — premium with expected quality.

Top products

  • Syngenta Axial herbicide
  • Syngenta Amistar fungicide
  • Syngenta Karate Zeon insecticide
  • NK sunflower hybrids
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Syngenta Axial cost in Ukraine in 2026?
In April 2026, Syngenta Axial (pinoxaden 50 g/L) on ADAM runs 1,450–1,650 UAH/L depending on volume and region. The recommended rate is 0.8–1.2 L/ha for grassy weed control in winter wheat. For 100 ha, that's roughly 116,000–198,000 UAH per pass.
Which Syngenta NK sunflower hybrids are most popular?
The most popular NK hybrids in Ukraine in 2026 are NK Delfi (early, FAO 89, for Forest-Steppe and Polissia), NK Rocky (early, lodging-resistant, for Steppe), and NK Neoma (mid-season, high yield potential, for intensive farms). All three are in the top 10 by planted area in Ukraine.
Are Syngenta pesticides registered in Ukraine?
Yes. All pesticides sold in Ukraine must be registered in the State Register of Pesticides and Agrochemicals. Syngenta maintains its full range in the Ukrainian registry — as of April 2026, over 50 Syngenta active products are registered. Registration can be verified at the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine website.
How does Syngenta differ from BASF?
Syngenta is stronger in cereal herbicides (Axial, Topik) and seeds (NK sunflower and maize hybrids). BASF is stronger in cereal fungicides (Abacus, Magnello) and insecticides (Fastac). Both companies hold about 18–20% of the Ukrainian crop protection market and compete directly in the premium-quality segment.
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