In 2023, France led European nitrogen fertilizer consumption at 2.0009 million metric tons, despite a 1.01% year-over-year decrease. Germany, Poland, and Spain followed, with Germany showing a larger decline at 1.41%. Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria experienced notable increases, with Romania and Bulgaria rising by over 2%. The UK and Netherlands saw significant declines, particularly the Netherlands at 2.18%. Smaller markets like Latvia and Estonia showed impressive growth, while Cyprus faced a sharp contraction of over 2%. Overall, Europe’s nitrogen fertilizer consumption presented varied trends across countries, with steady declines in larger markets and growth in smaller ones.
Future trends in European nitrogen fertilizer consumption will be influenced by sustainable agricultural practices, regulatory changes targeting environmental impacts, and the adoption of advanced agronomy technologies. Monitoring these factors will be key to anticipating shifts in consumption patterns across the diverse European landscape.
Top countries in Nitrogen Fertilisers Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,000,900 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,224,600 | 2023 | -2.31% | -1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,029,800 | 2023 | -0.36% | +0.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,005,800 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 953,970 | 2023 | -0.73% | -1.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 736,840 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 578,480 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 412,620 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 394,410 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 390,720 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.15% | View data |
