China - NPK Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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NPK Fertilizer Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. NPK Fertilizer Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  2. NPK Fertilizer Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  3. NPK Fertilizer Imports in China
  4. NPK Fertilizer Exports in China

NPK Fertilizer Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average NPK fertilizer import price stood at $741 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, NPK fertilizer import price increased by +67.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($1,681 per ton), while the price for Russia ($519 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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NPK Fertilizer Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average NPK fertilizer export price stood at $378 per ton in September 2023, rising by 6.4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 32% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $662 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($551 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($311 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

NPK Fertilizer Imports in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers decreased by -42.1% to 698K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 0.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.4M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, NPK fertilizer imports shrank markedly to $517M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 4%.

Import of NPK Fertilizer in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Norway226197232170-9.1%
Russia1291241121331.0%
Belgium14511910162.9-24.3%
Finland56.451.968.646.3-6.4%
Israel19.623.727.333.419.4%
Germany15.516.714.112.0-8.2%
Romania13.324.314.50.1-80.4%
Others57.262.875.859.51.3%
Total662620644517-7.9%

Top Suppliers of NPK Fertilizer to China in 2022:

  1. Russia (255.9K tons)
  2. Norway (232.6K tons)
  3. Belgium (82.2K tons)
  4. Finland (57.1K tons)
  5. Israel (19.9K tons)
  6. Germany (15.9K tons)
  7. Romania (0.2K tons)

NPK Fertilizer Exports in China

In 2022, shipments abroad of mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers decreased by -10.9% to 635K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.1M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, NPK fertilizer exports surged to $364M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern 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.

Export of NPK Fertilizer in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Philippines66.853.142.462.1-2.4%
Myanmar70.979.945.142.4-15.7%
Vietnam31.917.916.040.38.1%
Zambia3.20.3N/A37.2126.5%
Thailand7.710.617.232.261.1%
Malaysia9.010.916.231.952.5%
Japan8.09.14.620.436.6%
Indonesia11.18.015.814.59.3%
Mexico3.25.811.512.457.1%
Angola1.35.54.311.4106.2%
Australia1.62.42.37.063.6%
Lao People's Democratic Republic27.725.921.96.1-39.6%
Mozambique43.042.731.6N/A-14.3%
Others30.967.032.645.713.9%
Total3163392613644.8%

Top Export Markets for NPK Fertilizer from China in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (116.2K tons)
  2. Philippines (111.0K tons)
  3. Vietnam (75.8K tons)
  4. Zambia (60.6K tons)
  5. Malaysia (55.2K tons)
  6. Thailand (49.6K tons)
  7. Japan (29.2K tons)
  8. Indonesia (25.2K tons)
  9. Mexico (18.0K tons)
  10. Angola (16.4K tons)
  11. Lao People's Democratic Republic (10.2K tons)
  12. Australia (9.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    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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