Kazakhstan: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2025

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in Kazakhstan

For the sixth consecutive year, the Kazakh nitrogenous fertilizer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted a strong expansion. Nitrogenous fertilizer consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Nitrogenous fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Georgia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for nitrogenous fertilizer exported from Kazakhstan were Ukraine ($X), Poland ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, nitrogenous fertilizer imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest nitrogenous fertilizer supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

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