Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value was 2,520 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Saudi Arabia, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 2,520 1000 USD for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 21.2% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6,912 1000 USD in 2015 and was at its lowest, 296.91 1000 USD, in 2020.
That places Saudi Arabia 15th 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 value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,950 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 643.47 1000 USD | -67.0% |
| 2004 | 1,480 1000 USD | +130.0% |
| 2005 | 2,290 1000 USD | +54.7% |
| 2006 | 2,285 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 1,491 1000 USD | -34.7% |
| 2008 | 6,692 1000 USD | +348.9% |
| 2009 | 2,881 1000 USD | -56.9% |
| 2010 | 3,397 1000 USD | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 5,618 1000 USD | +65.4% |
| 2012 | 6,840 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 2013 | 3,882 1000 USD | -43.2% |
| 2014 | 4,728 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 2015 | 6,912 1000 USD | +46.2% |
| 2016 | 5,435 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 3,506 1000 USD | -35.5% |
| 2018 | 1,084 1000 USD | -69.1% |
| 2019 | 549.42 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2020 | 296.91 1000 USD | -46.0% |
| 2021 | 3,313 1000 USD | +1015.7% |
| 2022 | 5,468 1000 USD | +65.1% |
| 2023 | 3,199 1000 USD | -41.5% |
| 2024 | 2,520 1000 USD | -21.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2,520 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 125.21 1000 USD, 20.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2,520 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48.84 1000 USD, 51.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1015.7% | 296.91 1000 USD | 3,313 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +348.9% | 1,491 1000 USD | 6,692 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,464 1000 USD | 643.47 1000 USD | 6,692 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,195 1000 USD | 549.42 1000 USD | 6,912 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,959 1000 USD | 296.91 1000 USD | 5,468 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 1.5 1000 USD compare
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- 13 Portugal 3,577 1000 USD compare
- 14 Paraguay 2,581 1000 USD compare
- 16 Slovakia 2,305 1000 USD compare
- 17 Guyana 2,163 1000 USD compare
- 18 Italy 2,029 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % 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 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Saudi Arabia?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Saudi Arabia was 2,520 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,912 1000 USD in 2015.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 296.91 1000 USD in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 15th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 value. 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