Fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific
East Asia & Pacific: Fertilizer consumption was 109.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific, 1973–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of fertilizer production.
Analysis
In 2023, fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific stood at 109.6%.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific peaked at 142.9% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 97.7%, in 2015.
That places East Asia & Pacific 21st out of 46 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 125.1% | — |
| 1974 | 114.7% | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 122.9% | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 125.1% | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 122.2% | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 121.0% | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 116.4% | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 118.0% | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 119.5% | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 124.3% | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 129.5% | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 130.4% | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 123.4% | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 119.5% | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 128.0% | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 136.8% | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 134.3% | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 137.2% | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 142.9% | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 139.1% | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 127.8% | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 136.7% | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 141.2% | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 136.2% | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 140.6% | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 138.0% | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 134.8% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 132.7% | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 130.9% | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 136.5% | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 127.3% | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 126.2% | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 125.6% | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 121.7% | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 114.8% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 110.7% | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 106.6% | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 106.6% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 107.2% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 107.9% | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 108.0% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 103.9% | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 97.7% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 108.3% | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 110.7% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 111.8% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 104.1% | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 104.4% | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 102.4% | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 104.2% | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 109.6% | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 121.1% | 114.7% | 125.1% | 7 |
| 1980s | 126.4% | 118.0% | 136.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 137.5% | 127.8% | 142.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 123.3% | 106.6% | 136.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 106.6% | 97.7% | 111.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 105.1% | 102.4% | 109.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near East Asia & Pacific
- 18 Brazil 718.3% compare
- 19 Cuba 684.6% compare
- 20 Bangladesh 667.5% compare
- 21 Switzerland 592.9% compare
- 22 Romania 544.2% compare
- 23 Albania 530.0% compare
- 24 South Africa 491.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for East Asia & Pacific
- Rural population, per capita 0.3523 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.5% (2025)
- Rural population 842.28 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 35.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 778.27 current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific?
- Fertilizer consumption in East Asia & Pacific was 109.6% in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in East Asia & Pacific?
- The highest recorded value was 142.9% in 1991.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in East Asia & Pacific?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.7% in 2015.
- How does East Asia & Pacific rank for fertilizer consumption?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 21st out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in East Asia & Pacific?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this East Asia & Pacific data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Fertilizer consumption (% of fertilizer production). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients and is calculated as production plus imports minus exports. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. Because some chemical compounds used for fertilizers have other industrial applications, the consumption data may overstate the quantity available for crops. Fertilizer consumption as a share of production shows the agriculture sector's vulnerability to import and energy price fluctuation. Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain micronutrients such as zinc and other metals that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as plant food) are commonly referred to as soil amendments.