Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Japan
Japan: Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use was 42,565 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Japan, 2004–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Japan is 42,565 t, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and down 74.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Japan peaked at 206,663 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 17,712 t, in 2020.
Japan ranks 13th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use in Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 206,663 t | — |
| 2005 | 186,831 t | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 175,100 t | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 185,479 t | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 163,741 t | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 17,712 t | -89.2% |
| 2021 | 41,470 t | +134.1% |
| 2022 | 36,430 t | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 42,565 t | +16.8% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 42,565 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,362 t, 31.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Japan's 42,565 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21,283 t, 2.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 183,563 t | 163,741 t | 206,663 t | 5 |
| 2020s | 34,544 t | 17,712 t | 42,565 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % 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 -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Japan?
- Superphosphates, other — agricultural use in Japan was 42,565 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 206,663 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest superphosphates, other — agricultural use recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,712 t in 2020.
- How does Japan rank for superphosphates, other — agricultural use?
- Japan ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is superphosphates, other — agricultural use rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Superphosphates, other — Agricultural Use. 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