Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients and is calculated as production plus imports minus exports. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. Because some chemical compounds used for fertilizers have other industrial applications, the consumption data may overstate the quantity available for crops. Fertilizer consumption as a share of production shows the agriculture sector's vulnerability to import and energy price fluctuation. Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain micronutrients such as zinc and other metals that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as plant food) are commonly referred to as soil amendments.
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- World Bank
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- Annual
- Series
- 115
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- Updated
- 2026-09-06
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World Development Indicators
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Latest observations
| Country | Period | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2023 | 324.29 | percent |
| Algeria | 2023 | 14.48 | percent |
| Argentina | 2023 | 345.37 | percent |
| Australia | 2023 | 409.51 | percent |
| Azerbaijan | 2023 | 55.04 | percent |
| Bangladesh | 2023 | 667.52 | percent |
| Belarus | 2023 | 12.68 | percent |
| Belgium | 2023 | 21.01 | percent |
| Brazil | 2023 | 718.30 | percent |
| Bulgaria | 2023 | 82.73 | percent |
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