In 2023, global fertilizer exports generated a total revenue of US$92.7 billion across all exporting nations.

This figure marks a substantial 57.1% growth compared to 2019, when global fertilizer exports were valued at $59 billion. However, on a year-over-year basis, there was a significant decline of 31.3% from $134.9 billion in 2022, reflecting volatility in the fertilizer market.

Fertilizers play a crucial role in global agriculture, enabling higher crop yields and supporting food security across the world.

Top Exporting Countries

The six largest fertilizer exporters in 2023 were:

·Russia

·Mainland China

·Canada

·United States

·Morocco

·Saudi Arabia

Combined, these countries contributed 53.3% of total fertilizer exports worldwide, an increase from 51.6% in 2022.

Regional Distribution of Fertilizer Exports

·Europe led all continents with fertilizer exports totaling $32.8 billion, or 35.4% of global sales.

·Asia followed closely, accounting for 33%.

·North America contributed 16.5%, while Africa made up 12.7%.

·Latin America (excluding Mexico, but including the Caribbean like Trinidad and Tobago) represented 2.1%.

·Oceania, primarily Australia, accounted for the smallest share at 0.3%.

Breakdown by Fertilizer Type

·Nitrogen-based fertilizers dominated exports, making up roughly 73% of total sales.

·Potassic fertilizers accounted for 22.9%.

·Phosphatic fertilizers comprised just 2.8%.

·The remaining 1.2% came from animal or plant-based fertilizers.

All fertilizers are classified under the 2-digit Harmonized Tariff Code 31 for trade purposes.

Countries with the Highest Fertilizer Export Revenues in 2023

Here are the top 20 fertilizer-exporting nations by export value:

1.Russia – $14.9 billion (16.1%)

2.Mainland China – $9.7 billion (10.5%)

3.Canada – $9.6 billion (10.3%)

4.United States – $5.48 billion (5.9%)

5.Morocco – $5.46 billion (5.9%)

6.Saudi Arabia – $4.3 billion (4.7%)

7.Belgium – $2.8 billion (3%)

8.Oman – $2.6 billion (2.8%)

9.Netherlands – $2.59 billion (2.8%)

10.Egypt – $2.5 billion (2.7%)

11.Belarus – $2 billion (2.2%)

12.Israel – $1.95 billion (2.1%)

13.Qatar – $1.82 billion (2%)

14.Jordan – $1.68 billion (1.8%)

15.Spain – $1.56 billion (1.7%)

16.Germany – $1.42 billion (1.5%)

17.Algeria – $1.35 billion (1.5%)

18.Poland – $1.15 billion (1.2%)

19.United Arab Emirates – $1.08 billion (1.2%)

20.Nigeria – $994.7 million (1.1%)

Fastest-Growing Fertilizer Exporters (2022–2023)

Some countries experienced rapid growth in fertilizer export value:

·UAE: +2,639%

·Uzbekistan: +110.6%

·Laos: +31.2%

·Oman: +23.2%

Countries with Major Export Declines

Others saw significant drops in fertilizer export revenue:

·Qatar: -49.2%

·Nigeria: -48.2%

·Vietnam: -45.5%

·Indonesia: -45.1%

·Chile: -45.1%

Key Global Fertilizer Export Companies (2024)

Here are some of the top global corporations involved in fertilizer exports by value:

1.AO Apatit – $1.36 billion (27.3%)

2.AO Uralchem – $348.6 million (7%)

3.EuroChem UKK LLC – $302.2 million (6.07%)

4.Fertpoint LLC – $241.6 million (4.85%)

5.Vector LLC – $234.3 million (4.71%)

6.AHPP LLC – $221.2 million (4.44%)

7.Agrokaliy LLC – $205.9 million (4.14%)

8.UzKimyoImpeks – $174.5 million (3.51%)

9.Kazphosphate LLP – $143.1 million (2.87%)

10.EuroChem MHK AO – $105.5 million (2.12%)

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