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Mexico: Phosphatic Fertilizer Market 2025

Phosphatic Fertilizer Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican phosphatic fertilizer market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Production in Mexico

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Phosphatic fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Mexico

Phosphatic fertilizer exports from Mexico declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of phosphatic fertilizer exports from Mexico, with a combined X% share of total exports. Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guyana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for phosphatic fertilizer exported from Mexico worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Paraguay, the United States, Uruguay and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average phosphatic fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible 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, phosphatic fertilizer export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Uruguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, supplies from abroad of phosphatic fertilizers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of phosphatic fertilizer to Mexico, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphatic fertilizers to Mexico.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average phosphatic fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phosphatic fertilizer market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024