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Uruguay: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2025

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan nitrogenous fertilizer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 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 dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Free Zones ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nitrogenous fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of nitrogenous fertilizer imports to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nitrogenous fertilizer suppliers to Uruguay were Nigeria ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, the United States and Brazil, together comprising 33% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, China, Canada, Pakistan, Indonesia, France, Iran, Qatar, Turkey and Poland, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Russia and India, with a combined 35% share of global production. These countries were followed by the United States, Indonesia, Canada, Iran, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Qatar and Oman, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) to Uruguay?

In value terms, Algeria constituted the largest supplier of nitrogenous fertilizer to Uruguay, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 16% share.

What are the leading importers of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) from Uruguay?

In value terms, Brazil emerged as the key foreign market for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from Uruguay, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in Uruguay?

The average nitrogenous fertilizer export price stood at $1,163 per ton in 2021, jumping by 102% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in Uruguay?

The average nitrogenous fertilizer import price stood at $283 per ton in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nitrogenous fertilizer market in Uruguay. 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.

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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