Saudi Arabia: Phosphatic Fertilizer Market 2025

Phosphatic Fertilizer Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Saudi phosphatic fertilizer market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Phosphatic fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Phosphatic fertilizer exports from Saudi Arabia fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for phosphatic fertilizer exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphatic fertilizer exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), fourfold. Malawi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for phosphatic fertilizers exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average phosphatic fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of phosphatic fertilizers imported into Saudi Arabia stood at X tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of X% was in 2014. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest phosphatic fertilizer supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan totaled X%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphatic fertilizers to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphatic fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform