Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 156.36 t in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Afghanistan, 2003–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2021, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Afghanistan stood at 156.36 t.
The figure is up 533.0% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Afghanistan peaked at 18,442 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 10.04 t, in 2017.
That places Afghanistan 72nd out of 175 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5,937 t | — |
| 2004 | 18,442 t | +210.6% |
| 2005 | 10,764 t | -41.6% |
| 2006 | 3,790 t | -64.8% |
| 2010 | 44.01 t | -98.8% |
| 2011 | 6,525 t | +14727.2% |
| 2013 | 621.98 t | -90.5% |
| 2014 | 3,933 t | +532.3% |
| 2015 | 3,283 t | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 10.04 t | -99.7% |
| 2018 | 24.7 t | +146.0% |
| 2021 | 156.36 t | +533.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 156.36 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 32 t, 4.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 156.36 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 51.11 t, 3.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,733 t | 3,790 t | 18,442 t | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,063 t | 10.04 t | 6,525 t | 7 |
| 2020s | 156.36 t | 156.36 t | 156.36 t | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More environment data for Afghanistan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -19.95 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.547 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.96 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1990)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.85 % 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 0.7636 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Afghanistan?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Afghanistan was 156.36 t in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18,442 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.04 t in 2017.
- How does Afghanistan rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Afghanistan ranks 72nd out of 175 countries with data for 2021.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other phosphatic 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