Global Phosphate Fertilizer use on Crops by Country

The global use of phosphate fertilizer on crops shows significant variation by country. Belize leads with the highest usage at 122.69 kg/ha, followed by Bangladesh and South Korea at 98.95 kg/ha and 93.6 kg/ha, respectively. Meanwhile, countries like Serbia and Ivory Coast exhibit much lower levels, around 7.38 kg/ha. Noteworthy year-on-year changes include a substantial increase in Seychelles (+24.8%) and Benin (+12.31%), contrasting with significant declines in Barbados (-10.41%) and El Salvador (-11.61%). Over the last five years, trends have shown stable to moderate increases in usage in countries like Myanmar (+8.29%) and Zambia (+7.79%), while countries like Switzerland (-3.93%) and Germany (+1.1%) exhibited smaller variations.

Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainable farming practices and environmental regulations, which could alter phosphate fertilizer application patterns. Additionally, technological advancements in precision agriculture may enable more efficient fertilizer use, potentially reducing overall application rates in some regions while maintaining crop yields.