EU: Phosphatic Fertilizer Market 2025

Phosphatic Fertilizer Market Size in the EU

The EU phosphatic fertilizer market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Production in the EU

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of phosphatic fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the major exporter of phosphatic fertilizers in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to phosphatic fertilizer exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Italy (X%), France (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, Italy, Poland and France increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the largest phosphatic fertilizer supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Bulgaria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Imports in the EU

Phosphatic fertilizer imports dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the largest importers of phosphatic fertilizers, together achieving X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported phosphatic fertilizers in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in France stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform