Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
75% of the value of the world trade in fertilizers corresponds to nitrogenous fertilizers (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
16.6% of global fertilizer trade corresponds to exports from Russia (Earth Platform, 2026).
The value of the global fertilizer trade fell by 8.9% in 2024 compared to 2023 (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
$85.7 billion was the value of the world fertilizer trade in 2024 (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
The global demand for nutrients will reach 205 Mt in the fertilizer year 2025/26 (Earth Platform, 2026).
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
44.8% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region (Earth Platform, 2026).
Fertilizer-related outbound shipments through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to their lowest level since January 2026 following Iran's announcement of the strait's closure on 2 March 2026.
European ammonia production is 19% below 2019 levels (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
10%–20% is the increase in the cost of ammonia imports in the EU due to the CBAM mechanism (Earth Platform, 2026).
