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Brazil - Phosphatic Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Feb 5, 2025

Brazil Sees 37% Surge in Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports, Hitting $1.5 Billion in 2024

Brazil Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Phosphatic fertilizer imports into Brazil soared to 4.9M tons in 2024, jumping by 33% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports surged to $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 211%. Imports peaked at $1.6B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.Brazil Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Phosphatic Fertilizer in Brazil (million USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
China79.396.537.613.968.876.042.2360244217440
Egypt78.045.636.948.698.512371.7283496292413
Morocco193118110130153135120220320287337
Israel97.510166.681.611812278.6130262175218
Spain2.318.614.21.112.49.25.727.057.558.068.2
Lebanon10.822.9N/A16.526.78.3N/A21.030.311.624.3
Tunisia37.713.117.25.7N/A11.315.3N/A40.38.2N/A
Others6.017.341.624.023.932.67.418.611854.06.0
Total5054343243215015173401,0591,5681,1021,507

Imports by Country

Egypt (1.7M tons), China (1.2M tons) and Morocco (899K tons) were the main suppliers of phosphatic fertilizer imports to Brazil, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Israel, Spain and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest phosphatic fertilizer suppliers to Brazil were China ($440M), Egypt ($413M) and Morocco ($337M), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Israel, Spain and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +40.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2024, superphosphates (4.5M tons) was the main type of phosphatic fertilizers supplied to Brazil, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, superphosphates exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, phosphatic fertilizers other than superphosphates (427K tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of superphosphates imports stood at +10.7%.

In value terms, superphosphates ($1.4B) constituted the largest type of phosphatic fertilizers supplied to Brazil, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by phosphatic fertilizers other than superphosphates ($154M), with a 10% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the phosphatic fertilizer price amounted to $305 per ton (CIF, Brazil), growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $373 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($553 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($240 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phosphatic fertilizer market in Brazil. 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.

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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