World - Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fertilizer Market Size
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the global fertilizer market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.
Fertilizer Production
In value terms, fertilizer production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Fertilizer Exports
Exports
After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fertilizers decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, fertilizer exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
Exports by Country
The shipments of the three major exporters of fertilizers, namely Russia, China and Canada, represented more than third of total export. The United States (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%). Belarus (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Oman (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a little share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest fertilizer supplying countries worldwide were Russia ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Saudi Arabia, the United States, Morocco, Belarus, the Netherlands, Belgium, Egypt, Algeria, Oman and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fertilizer Imports
Imports
In 2023, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fertilizers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.
In value terms, fertilizer imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by the United States (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major importers of fertilizers, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Australia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Brazil ($X), India ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports.
Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global fertilizer market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 4025 - Potassium nitrate
- FCL 4004 - Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and other mixtures with calcium carbonate
- FCL 4005 - Sodium nitrate
- FCL 4023 - Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
- FCL 4001 - Urea
- FCL 4002 - Ammonium sulphate
- FCL 4003 - Ammonium nitrate (AN)
- FCL 4006 - Urea and ammonium nitrate solutions (UAN)
- FCL 4016 - Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP)
- FCL 4021 - NPK fertilizers
- FCL 4014 - Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4022 - Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
- FCL 4027 - PK compounds
- FCL 4024 - Other NP compounds
- FCL 4008 - Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4012 - Superphosphates above 35%
- FCL 4013 - Superphosphates, other
- FCL 4018 - Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c.
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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