Canada: Mixed Fertilizer Market 2025

Mixed Fertilizer Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian mixed fertilizer market decreased by -5.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.4% against 2020 indices. Mixed fertilizer consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mixed Fertilizer Production in Canada

In value terms, mixed fertilizer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 13%. Mixed fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Mixed Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of mixed fertilizers, when their volume decreased by -35.9% to X tons. In general, exports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for mixed fertilizer exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -2.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mixed fertilizers exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -3.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mixed fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -0.7% per year.

Mixed Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of mixed fertilizers decreased by -14.4% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest mixed fertilizer supplier to Canada, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed fertilizer imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+41.4% per year) and Russia (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed fertilizers to Canada, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+47.7% per year) and Russia (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mixed fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mixed fertilizer import price increased by +127.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 56%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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