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Contents:
- Fertilizer Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Fertilizer Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Fertilizer Imports in the United States
- Fertilizer Exports in the United States
Fertilizer Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average fertilizer import price amounted to $374 per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $435 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($651 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($230 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fertilizer Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average fertilizer export price stood at $560 per ton in 2022, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fertilizer export price increased by +94.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,030 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($248 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fertilizer Imports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of fertilizers imported into the United States surged to 33M tons, increasing by 17% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fertilizer imports surged to $12.3B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 82%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Fertilizer in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 2,914 | 2,564 | 3,577 | 5,858 | 26.2% |
| Russia | 1,042 | 624 | 1,169 | 1,747 | 18.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | 250 | 228 | 688 | 776 | 45.9% |
| Qatar | 431 | 290 | 491 | 680 | 16.4% |
| Oman | 25.9 | 44.0 | 268 | 520 | 171.8% |
| Israel | 123 | 87.4 | 263 | 440 | 52.9% |
| Norway | 118 | 65.5 | 110 | 182 | 15.5% |
| Algeria | 120 | 74.1 | 336 | 171 | 12.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 212 | 143 | 323 | 159 | -9.1% |
| Morocco | 751 | 276 | 146 | 154 | -41.0% |
| Belgium | 27.0 | 31.2 | 58.8 | 143 | 74.3% |
| Belarus | 243 | 126 | 298 | 103 | -24.9% |
| Others | 585 | 616 | 1,678 | 1,412 | 34.1% |
| Total | 6,840 | 5,168 | 9,405 | 12,346 | 21.8% |
Top Suppliers of Fertilizer to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (19.9M tons)
- Russia (4.4M tons)
- Saudi Arabia (1.3M tons)
- Israel (1.1M tons)
- Qatar (1.1M tons)
- Oman (0.8M tons)
- Belgium (0.6M tons)
- Norway (0.6M tons)
- Trinidad and Tobago (0.4M tons)
- Algeria (0.3M tons)
- Morocco (0.2M tons)
- Belarus (0.1M tons)
Fertilizer Exports in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of fertilizers increased by 51% to 15M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fertilizer exports soared to $8.6B in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Fertilizer in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,212 | 1,119 | 1,503 | 2,448 | 26.4% |
| Brazil | 839 | 674 | 1,174 | 2,255 | 39.0% |
| Mexico | 248 | 199 | 220 | 533 | 29.1% |
| Australia | 145 | 146 | 173 | 335 | 32.2% |
| Argentina | 152 | 149 | 114 | 325 | 28.8% |
| China | 262 | 198 | 130 | 315 | 6.3% |
| South Korea | 143 | 116 | 128 | 293 | 27.0% |
| France | 30.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 230 | 97.0% |
| Colombia | 110 | 122 | 136 | 209 | 23.9% |
| Belgium | 26.2 | 29.4 | 24.2 | 203 | 97.9% |
| Japan | 115 | 94.7 | 123 | 120 | 1.4% |
| Peru | 70.7 | 76.0 | 66.0 | 105 | 14.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 93.0 | 876.1% |
| Others | 500 | 385 | 455 | 1,156 | 32.2% |
| Total | 3,854 | 3,309 | 4,246 | 8,619 | 30.8% |
Top Export Markets for Fertilizer from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (3.7M tons)
- Brazil (2.8M tons)
- China (1.3M tons)
- Mexico (1.1M tons)
- South Korea (1.1M tons)
- Belgium (0.7M tons)
- France (0.6M tons)
- Argentina (0.6M tons)
- Australia (0.5M tons)
- Colombia (0.4M tons)
- Lithuania (0.2M tons)
- Peru (0.2M tons)
- Japan (0.2M tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fertilizer market in the U.S.. 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:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- 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
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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 In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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