Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Zambia
Zambia: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value was 854.51 1000 USD in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Zambia, 2002–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2023, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Zambia stood at 854.51 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.2% on the previous year and down 86.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Zambia peaked at 6,352 1000 USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 57.27 1000 USD, in 2010.
That places Zambia 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 851.2 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 1,017 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 2,641 1000 USD | +159.7% |
| 2005 | 4,996 1000 USD | +89.2% |
| 2006 | 1,776 1000 USD | -64.4% |
| 2007 | 444.27 1000 USD | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 344.58 1000 USD | -22.4% |
| 2009 | 88.93 1000 USD | -74.2% |
| 2010 | 57.27 1000 USD | -35.6% |
| 2011 | 1,034 1000 USD | +1705.2% |
| 2012 | 2,227 1000 USD | +115.4% |
| 2013 | 6,352 1000 USD | +185.2% |
| 2014 | 2,768 1000 USD | -56.4% |
| 2015 | 2,224 1000 USD | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 5,575 1000 USD | +150.7% |
| 2017 | 2,229 1000 USD | -60.0% |
| 2018 | 213.72 1000 USD | -90.4% |
| 2019 | 670.61 1000 USD | +213.8% |
| 2020 | 276.47 1000 USD | -58.8% |
| 2021 | 3,382 1000 USD | +1123.3% |
| 2022 | 1,338 1000 USD | -60.4% |
| 2023 | 854.51 1000 USD | -36.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 854.51 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 45.64 1000 USD, 18.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 854.51 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32.53 1000 USD, 26.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1705.2% | 57.27 1000 USD | 1,034 1000 USD |
| 2021 | +1123.3% | 276.47 1000 USD | 3,382 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,520 1000 USD | 88.93 1000 USD | 4,996 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,335 1000 USD | 57.27 1000 USD | 6,352 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,463 1000 USD | 276.47 1000 USD | 3,382 1000 USD | 4 |
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More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Zambia?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in Zambia was 854.51 1000 USD in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,352 1000 USD in 2013.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.27 1000 USD in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value?
- Zambia ranks 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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