China - Mixed Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Apr 19, 2023

Price of Mixed Fertilizer in China Drops 9% to $641 per Ton

China Mixed Fertilizer Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the mixed fertilizer price stood at $641 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -9.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 11% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $888 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($4,146 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($423 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Export Price Mixed Fertilizer in China (USD per kg)
Bangladesh0.60.6N/A0.6N/A4.20.90.91.01.2N/AN/A4.1
Japan0.70.80.71.01.01.10.91.00.80.80.90.80.8
Australia0.70.70.81.21.11.21.00.90.70.80.70.70.7
India0.80.80.80.90.81.00.90.90.70.70.70.70.7
BrazilN/A1.20.60.80.80.80.80.80.90.90.90.80.6
PakistanN/A0.91.01.01.01.01.00.80.80.80.70.70.6
Vietnam0.60.70.60.50.60.60.80.80.60.70.70.50.6
Thailand0.60.70.80.70.80.80.90.70.70.70.80.60.6
Philippines0.40.50.30.40.70.60.60.60.50.50.60.60.4
Malaysia0.60.50.60.70.60.60.70.70.50.60.60.50.4
Average0.60.70.70.70.80.90.90.90.80.70.70.70.6

China Mixed Fertilizer Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was mixed phosphorus and potassium (PK) fertilizers ($883 per ton), while the average price for exports of fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates ($374 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: mixed phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (+1.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Mixed Fertilizer Exports

In February 2023, the amount of mixed fertilizers exported from China dropped significantly to 361K tons, reducing by -35.4% on January 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 197% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 882K tons in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer exports fell markedly to $231M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 231% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 766K tons in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to February 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

China Mixed Fertilizer Exports by Type

Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) (147K tons), diammonium phosphate (94K tons) and mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers (67K tons) were the main products of mixed fertilizer exports from China, together accounting for 85% of total exports. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates and mixed phosphorus and potassium (PK) fertilizers lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in NPK fertilizer (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, monoammonium phosphate (MAP) ($103M), diammonium phosphate ($67M) and mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers ($41M) constituted the most exported types of mixed fertilizers from China worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports. These products were followed by fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates and mixed phosphorus and potassium (PK) fertilizers, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

NPK fertilizer, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Mixed Fertilizer Exports by Country

Australia (70K tons), Brazil (58K tons) and India (39K tons) were the main destinations of mixed fertilizer exports from China, with a combined 46% share of total exports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in Brazil (with a CAGR of +51.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($51M), Brazil ($33M) and India ($29M) constituted the largest markets for mixed fertilizer exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 49% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +41.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mixed fertilizer market in China. 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:

  • Prodcom 20157130 -
  • Prodcom 20157180 -
  • Prodcom 20157200 - Diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate) (excluding in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a weight of . .10 kg)
  • Prodcom 20157300 - Ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate)
  • Prodcom 20157400 - Other mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the two fertilising elements nitrogen and phosphorus
  • Prodcom 20157500 - Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the two fertilising elements phosphorus and potassium
  • Prodcom 20157100 - Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the three fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (excluding those in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of . .10 kg)
  • Prodcom 20157200 - Diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate) (excluding in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a weight of . .10 kg)
  • Prodcom 20157300 - Ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate)
  • Prodcom 20157400 - Other mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the two fertilising elements nitrogen and phosphorus
  • Prodcom 20157500 - Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the two fertilising elements phosphorus and potassium

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    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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    15. Exports And Growth
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    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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