Malta: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2020

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the nitrogenous fertilizer market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, nitrogenous fertilizer consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the nitrogenous fertilizer market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the nitrogenous fertilizer market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in Malta

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, nitrogenous fertilizer production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, nitrogenous fertilizer production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, nitrogenous fertilizer production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) were exported from Malta; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, nitrogenous fertilizer exports continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, nitrogenous fertilizer exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, nitrogenous fertilizer exports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of nitrogenous fertilizer exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Russia (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Oman (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the largest exporters of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in the world, creating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Algeria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nitrogenous fertilizer markets from Malta were Russia ($X), China ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, the Netherlands, Egypt, the U.S., Belgium, Algeria, Iran, Germany, Oman and Malta, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The nitrogenous fertilizer export price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the nitrogenous fertilizer export price, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) into Malta totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, nitrogenous fertilizer imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, nitrogenous fertilizer imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, nitrogenous fertilizer imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical), namely Brazil, the U.S., India, France, Turkey, Germany, the UK, Belgium, Australia, Mexico, Thailand and Spain, represented more than half of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Brazil ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The nitrogenous fertilizer import price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform