Italy: Phosphatic Fertilizer Market 2025

Phosphatic Fertilizer Market Size in Italy

The Italian phosphatic fertilizer market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Production in Italy

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of phosphatic fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 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

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for phosphatic fertilizer exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphatic fertilizer exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for phosphatic fertilizers exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average phosphatic fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of phosphatic fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphatic fertilizer imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest phosphatic fertilizer suppliers to Italy were Israel ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphatic fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform