Syngenta Group reports strong first-half 2025 earnings

SWITZERLAND – Syngenta Group has reported higher profits in the first half of 2025, supported by cost controls, new product approvals, and steady demand across multiple regions.

For the first half of the year ending June 30, the Group recorded sales of US$14.5 billion, the same as last year, with a 2 percent increase at constant exchange rates.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose 24 percent to US$2.5 billion, reflecting a stronger margin of 17.5 percent compared to 14.1 percent in the same period of 2024.

In the second quarter, sales reached US$7.2 billion, unchanged from last year, while EBITDA rose 32 percent to US$1.1 billion. The company said strict cost management and ongoing investment in research helped deliver these results.

“We continued to see the benefits of operational efficiency and disciplined spending,” the Group noted in its earnings statement. “These efforts supported solid cash flow and an improved margin in the first six months of the year.”

Syngenta Crop Protection achieved $6.4 billion in sales during the first half, up 3 percent, with strong contributions from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

China also delivered 9 percent growth, while sales in North America rose 10 percent due to adjusted distribution closer to consumption. Brazil and wider Latin America faced declines.

The business secured over 800 new product approvals in the first six months, including major registrations in Brazil and India. India became the first country to launch ALTESSIA®, a herbicide for rice fields, while Thailand approved SIMODIS®, a vegetable crop solution.

Seeds sales reached US$2.4 billion, up 2 percent. Strong growth came from China and Brazil, supported by new corn and soybean products. Europe saw a 7 percent decline, though sales improved later in the quarter. Vegetable seed sales rose 5 percent, while flowers fell slightly.

China and ADAMA

In China, the Group posted US$4.9 billion in sales, 5 percent lower than last year due to exits from low-margin businesses. However, seed sales increased 15 percent, crop nutrition sales grew 6 percent, and branded formulations also rose 6 percent.

Syngenta Group China secured certification for twelve new GM corn varieties and launched “iMAP,” an artificial intelligence-driven tool for farmers.

ADAMA, Syngenta’s crop protection subsidiary, reported US$2.1 billion in sales, flat compared to last year, but returned to revenue growth in the second quarter. North America drove gains with a 19 percent increase, while Europe, Africa, and Latin America registered declines.

“ADAMA’s profitability continued to improve under its ongoing ‘Fight Forward’ plan,” the company said.

New soybean trait development

Alongside the results, Syngenta and M.S. Technologies announced the development of a new soybean trait stack expected to reach farmers in 2029, subject to regulatory approval.

The technology will give soybeans tolerance to a broader range of herbicides, including glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D choline, and multiple HPPD inhibitors.

“This new technology represents the future of weed control flexibility in soybeans,” said Jared Benson, Head of Soybean Portfolio Strategy at Syngenta. “By pairing broad-spectrum herbicide tolerance with Syngenta’s proven leadership in soybean genetics and crop protection innovation, this new soybean trait stack will give farmers a powerful tool to manage resistant weeds, reduce injury risk and simplify weed control across their operations.”

Joe Merschman, President of M.S. Technologies, added, “This collaboration builds on what M.S. Technologies started – combining the FG72 trait stacked with the Enlist E3 event will provide soybean growers with a robust and highly flexible weed control solution.”

With steady results in the first half and major product launches underway, Syngenta said it expects stable sales and margins in the second half of 2025.

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