Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Kenya
Kenya: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 131,283 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Kenya, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Kenya stood at 131,283 t.
That represents a change of down 33.1% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Kenya peaked at 202,601 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 13,883 t, in 2002.
That places Kenya 13th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13,883 t | — |
| 2003 | 18,274 t | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 53,012 t | +190.1% |
| 2005 | 47,155 t | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 73,103 t | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 48,727 t | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 29,352 t | -39.8% |
| 2009 | 53,994 t | +84.0% |
| 2010 | 43,078 t | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 79,013 t | +83.4% |
| 2015 | 79,338 t | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 88,620 t | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 202,601 t | +128.6% |
| 2018 | 109,021 t | -46.2% |
| 2019 | 105,991 t | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 163,941 t | +54.7% |
| 2021 | 147,782 t | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 86,459 t | -41.5% |
| 2023 | 196,302 t | +127.0% |
| 2024 | 131,283 t | -33.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 131,283 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,810 t, 72.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 131,283 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 205.34 t, 639.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42,187 t | 13,883 t | 73,103 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 101,095 t | 43,078 t | 202,601 t | 7 |
| 2020s | 145,153 t | 86,459 t | 196,302 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 10 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 812 t compare
- 10 Zambia 151,925 t compare
- 11 Democratic Republic of the Congo 328.9 t compare
- 11 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 143,776 t compare
- 12 Iraq 136,345 t compare
- 12 Micronesia (Federated States of) 22.41 t compare
- 13 Timor-Leste 0.13 t compare
- 14 Belgium 115,609 t compare
- 15 Denmark 112,964 t compare
- 16 Italy 111,580 t compare
More environment data for Kenya
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.25 % 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 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Kenya?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Kenya was 131,283 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 202,601 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,883 t in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Kenya ranks 13th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other nitrogenous 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