Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import quantity in Germany
Germany: Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import quantity was 22,826 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import quantity in Germany, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity in Germany stood at 22,826 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.6% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity in Germany peaked at 170,207 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 13,814 t, in 2012.
That places Germany 37th out of 190 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import quantity in Germany, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 119,229 t | — |
| 2003 | 82,096 t | -31.1% |
| 2004 | 170,207 t | +107.3% |
| 2005 | 85,804 t | -49.6% |
| 2006 | 24,991 t | -70.9% |
| 2007 | 22,708 t | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 37,986 t | +67.3% |
| 2009 | 21,608 t | -43.1% |
| 2010 | 28,140 t | +30.2% |
| 2011 | 21,901 t | -22.2% |
| 2012 | 13,814 t | -36.9% |
| 2013 | 16,755 t | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 20,218 t | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 17,769 t | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 26,841 t | +51.1% |
| 2017 | 15,976 t | -40.5% |
| 2018 | 14,208 t | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 16,989 t | +19.6% |
| 2020 | 21,556 t | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 25,405 t | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 23,752 t | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 19,579 t | -17.6% |
| 2024 | 22,826 t | +16.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 22,826 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,540 t, 5.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Germany's 22,826 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,642 t, 3.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70,579 t | 21,608 t | 170,207 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,261 t | 13,814 t | 28,140 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,624 t | 19,579 t | 25,405 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 34 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 28,554 t compare
- 35 Saudi Arabia 28,124 t compare
- 36 Kenya 26,984 t compare
- 38 Spain 22,511 t compare
- 39 Paraguay 22,420 t compare
- 40 Melanesia (excluding intra-trade) 20,042 t compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity in Germany?
- Fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity in Germany was 22,826 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 170,207 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,814 t in 2012.
- How does Germany rank for fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Germany ranks 37th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizers n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fertilizers by Product dataset contains information on the Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers products. The fertilizer statistics data are for a set of 23 product categories. Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFB/RFB_EN_README.pdf