Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Italy
Italy: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 13,566 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Italy, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Italy recorded 13,566 t for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of down 36.7% on the previous year and up 184.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Italy peaked at 54,775 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4,775 t, in 2014.
That places Italy 11th out of 175 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 phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Italy, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 51,607 t | — |
| 2003 | 54,775 t | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 42,268 t | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 33,454 t | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 22,038 t | -34.1% |
| 2007 | 12,881 t | -41.5% |
| 2008 | 17,019 t | +32.1% |
| 2009 | 6,323 t | -62.8% |
| 2010 | 8,718 t | +37.9% |
| 2011 | 6,369 t | -26.9% |
| 2012 | 8,106 t | +27.3% |
| 2013 | 5,387 t | -33.5% |
| 2014 | 4,775 t | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 15,431 t | +223.1% |
| 2016 | 5,999 t | -61.1% |
| 2017 | 21,404 t | +256.8% |
| 2018 | 27,639 t | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 31,222 t | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 6,501 t | -79.2% |
| 2021 | 19,269 t | +196.4% |
| 2022 | 34,058 t | +76.8% |
| 2023 | 21,418 t | -37.1% |
| 2024 | 13,566 t | -36.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 13,566 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 131.13 t, 103.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Italy's 13,566 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 88.8 t, 152.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,046 t | 6,323 t | 54,775 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 13,505 t | 4,775 t | 31,222 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,962 t | 6,501 t | 34,058 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 8 Bangladesh 36,092 t compare
- 8 Timor-Leste 22 t compare
- 9 Spain 22,807 t compare
- 9 United Republic of Tanzania 16.77 t compare
- 10 Mali 15,000 t compare
- 10 Syrian Arab Republic 15.98 t compare
- 11 Republic of Moldova 3.78 t compare
- 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 1.5 t compare
- 12 France 12,499 t compare
- 13 Micronesia (Federated States of) 1.42 t compare
- 13 Portugal 9,829 t compare
- 14 Uruguay 9,087 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 other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Italy?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Italy was 13,566 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 54,775 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,775 t in 2014.
- How does Italy rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Italy ranks 11th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.1%. 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 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