Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity in Italy
Italy: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity was 171,558 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity in Italy stood at 171,558 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity in Italy peaked at 542,633 t in 1980 and was at its lowest, 67,695 t, in 2002.
Italy ranks 39th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity in Italy, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 342,668 t | — |
| 1962 | 348,633 t | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 385,624 t | +10.6% |
| 1964 | 423,501 t | +9.8% |
| 1965 | 377,911 t | -10.8% |
| 1966 | 439,107 t | +16.2% |
| 1967 | 488,708 t | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 486,459 t | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 379,684 t | -21.9% |
| 1970 | 422,660 t | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 442,214 t | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 264,877 t | -40.1% |
| 1973 | 401,347 t | +51.5% |
| 1974 | 468,012 t | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 259,094 t | -44.6% |
| 1976 | 314,870 t | +21.5% |
| 1977 | 310,372 t | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 468,662 t | +51.0% |
| 1979 | 452,570 t | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 542,633 t | +19.9% |
| 1981 | 282,280 t | -48.0% |
| 1982 | 216,847 t | -23.2% |
| 1983 | 334,035 t | +54.0% |
| 1984 | 459,029 t | +37.4% |
| 1985 | 346,245 t | -24.6% |
| 1986 | 528,083 t | +52.5% |
| 1987 | 417,673 t | -20.9% |
| 1988 | 500,513 t | +19.8% |
| 1989 | 381,393 t | -23.8% |
| 1990 | 279,980 t | -26.6% |
| 1991 | 321,280 t | +14.8% |
| 1992 | 336,000 t | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 179,500 t | -46.6% |
| 1994 | 95,000 t | -47.1% |
| 1995 | 99,800 t | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 79,000 t | -20.8% |
| 1997 | 106,000 t | +34.2% |
| 1998 | 147,000 t | +38.7% |
| 1999 | 88,000 t | -40.1% |
| 2000 | 105,000 t | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 90,920 t | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 67,695 t | -25.5% |
| 2003 | 80,568 t | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 77,292 t | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 72,257 t | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 73,983 t | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 77,118 t | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 94,802 t | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 91,103 t | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 75,828 t | -16.8% |
| 2011 | 97,504 t | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 186,021 t | +90.8% |
| 2013 | 136,767 t | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 157,325 t | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 140,257 t | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 147,249 t | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 151,906 t | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 147,679 t | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 141,915 t | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 166,693 t | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 164,138 t | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 165,720 t | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 159,949 t | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 171,558 t | +7.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 171,558 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 30,802 t, 5.6× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Italy's 171,558 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66,392 t, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 408,033 t | 342,668 t | 488,708 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 380,468 t | 259,094 t | 468,662 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 400,873 t | 216,847 t | 542,633 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 173,156 t | 79,000 t | 336,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,074 t | 67,695 t | 105,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 138,245 t | 75,828 t | 186,021 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 165,612 t | 159,949 t | 171,558 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 36 Czechoslovakia 205,300 t compare
- 37 Republic of Korea 204,582 t compare
- 38 South Africa 172,469 t compare
- 40 Hungary 159,045 t compare
- 41 Kazakhstan 152,162 t compare
- 42 Greece 137,075 t compare
- 42 Caribbean 693,108 t compare
More environment data for Italy
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.324 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 6.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.94 % 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 -0.2257 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity in Italy?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity in Italy was 171,558 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 542,633 t in 1980.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 67,695 t in 2002.
- How does Italy rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — export quantity rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fertilizers by Nutrient dataset contains information on the totals in nutrients for Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers. The data are provided for the three primary plant nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (expressed as P2O5) and potassium (expressed as K2O). Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFN/RFN_EN_README.pdf