The End of Export-Led Globalization: How AgroFusion Is Redefining Competitive AdvantageFor more than three decades, the global crop protection industry followed a familiar path to international growth. Farmers buy brands they trust; distributors support companies they know, and experienced field teams shape purchasing decisions every day. It is increasingly created through the integration of manufacturing, regulatory capability, local relationships, agronomic expertise, commercial execution and supply-chain responsiveness. For overseas distributors and local companies, the question is no longer simply how to compete with Chinese manufacturers. A more strategic question may be: Which local capabilities become significantly more valuable when combined with China’s manufacturing strengths?