CIS: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2025

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS nitrogenous fertilizer market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in CIS

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) were exported in the CIS; surging by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Azerbaijan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest nitrogenous fertilizer supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

In Russia, nitrogenous fertilizer exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, nitrogenous fertilizer export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, overseas purchases of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical), constituting X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (X%), Moldova (X%), Tajikistan (X%) and Armenia (X%). Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Moldova (X%), Belarus (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Armenia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Azerbaijan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Moldova (X p.p.), Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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