China - Nitrogenous Fertilizers (Mineral Or Chemical) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nitrogenous Fertilizer Prices in China

China Nitrogenous Fertilizer Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the nitrogenous fertilizer price stood at $285 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -9.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 13% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $373 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($172 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

China Nitrogenous Fertilizer Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was ammonium nitrate ($551 per ton), while the average price for exports of ammonium sulphate ($232 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution (+9.1%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

For the fourth consecutive month, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical), which increased by 25% to 2.1M tons in September 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 with an increase of 57% against the previous month. The exports peaked in September 2022.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports expanded significantly to $605M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when exports increased by 48% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in September 2022.

China Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports by Type

Ammonium sulphate (1.8M tons) was the largest type of nitrogenous fertilizer exported from China, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, ammonium sulphate exceeded the volume of the second product type, urea (347K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by nitrogenous fertilizers n.e.c. (17K tons), with a 0.8% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of ammonium sulphate stood at +7.9%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: urea (+19.2% per month) and nitrogenous fertilizers n.e.c. (+22.3% per month).

In value terms, ammonium sulphate ($408M) remains the largest type of nitrogenous fertilizer exported from China, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by urea ($189M), with a 31% share of total exports. It was followed by nitrogenous fertilizers n.e.c., with a 1% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of ammonium sulphate stood at +3.0%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: urea (+19.1% per month) and nitrogenous fertilizers n.e.c. (+23.4% per month).

China Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports by Country

Brazil (739K tons) was the main destination for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from China, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (257K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (109K tons), with a 5.1% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: India (+23.7% per month) and Myanmar (+23.4% per month).

In value terms, the largest markets for nitrogenous fertilizer exported from China were Brazil ($185M), India ($121M) and Myanmar ($29M), with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Mexico, South Africa, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, the Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +226.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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
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