Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 1,062 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Zimbabwe, 2002–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2023, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zimbabwe stood at 1,062 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 388.7% on the previous year and down 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zimbabwe peaked at 41,452 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10.66 t, in 2017.
Zimbabwe ranks 46th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 25.83 t | — |
| 2003 | 41,452 t | +160380.8% |
| 2004 | 8,979 t | -78.3% |
| 2005 | 2,279 t | -74.6% |
| 2006 | 3,654 t | +60.3% |
| 2007 | 130.4 t | -96.4% |
| 2008 | 28.75 t | -78.0% |
| 2009 | 2,414 t | +8296.5% |
| 2010 | 2,456 t | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 1,692 t | -31.1% |
| 2012 | 2,997 t | +77.1% |
| 2013 | 2,317 t | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 1,738 t | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 4,430 t | +154.9% |
| 2016 | 112.1 t | -97.5% |
| 2017 | 10.66 t | -90.5% |
| 2018 | 15,483 t | +145141.1% |
| 2019 | 38.09 t | -99.8% |
| 2020 | 1,295 t | +3299.0% |
| 2021 | 1,891 t | +46.1% |
| 2022 | 217.25 t | -88.5% |
| 2023 | 1,062 t | +388.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1,062 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.94 t, 11.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1,062 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36.28 t, 29.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +160380.8% | 25.83 t | 41,452 t |
| 2018 | +145141.1% | 10.66 t | 15,483 t |
| 2009 | +8296.5% | 28.75 t | 2,414 t |
| 2020 | +3299.0% | 38.09 t | 1,295 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,370 t | 25.83 t | 41,452 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,127 t | 10.66 t | 15,483 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,116 t | 217.25 t | 1,891 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 43 Melanesia (excluding intra-trade) 1,096 t compare
- 44 Papua New Guinea 1,075 t compare
- 45 Liberia 1,073 t compare
- 47 Tunisia 1,032 t compare
- 48 Albania 867.98 t compare
- 49 China, Taiwan Province of 867.1 t compare
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zimbabwe?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in Zimbabwe was 1,062 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 41,452 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.66 t in 2017.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 46th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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