MERCOSUR: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2024

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the MERCOSUR nitrogenous fertilizer market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, shipments abroad of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Venezuela represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%). Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest nitrogenous fertilizer supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Venezuela ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, supplies from abroad of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Chile and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Peru saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Brazil, nitrogenous fertilizer imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform