U.S. - Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fertilizer Prices in the United States

U.S. Fertilizer Import Price per Ton in July 2022

In July 2022, the fertilizer price per ton stood at $604.6 (CIF, US), with an increase of 3% against the previous month. Over the last six-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 23% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $609.4 per ton. From June 2022 to July 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to +3.6% per month.

U.S. Fertilizer Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was mixed phosphorus and potassium (pk) fertilizers ($2.3K per ton), while the price for nitrogenous fertilizers n.e.c. ($296.3 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers (+4.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Fertilizer Imports

In August 2022, overseas purchases of fertilizers increased by 27% to 1.6M tons for the first time since April 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment.

In value terms, fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $926M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 28% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4B. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Fertilizer Imports by Type

In August 2022, potassium chloride (mop) (1M tons) constituted the largest type of fertilizer supplied to the United States, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium chloride (mop) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution (184K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by urea (152K tons), with a 9.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of potassium chloride (mop) totaled +1.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution (+12.7% per month) and urea (-13.3% per month).

In value terms, potassium chloride (mop) ($631M) constituted the largest type of fertilizer supplied to the United States, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by urea ($79M), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution, with a 6.9% share.

U.S. Fertilizer Imports by Country

In July 2022, Canada (15K tons) constituted the largest fertilizer supplier to the United States, with a approximately 1.2% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled -48.4%.

In value terms, Canada ($4.7M) constituted the largest supplier of fertilizer to the United States.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at -50.8%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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.

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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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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