Fertilizer consumption in New Zealand
New Zealand: Fertilizer consumption was 235.3% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fertilizer consumption in New Zealand, 1961–2023
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 New Zealand stood at 235.3%.
The figure is down 22.9% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in New Zealand peaked at 342.2% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 124.7%, in 1962.
That places New Zealand 48th out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Fertilizer consumption in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 147.0% | — |
| 1962 | 124.7% | -15.2% |
| 1963 | 128.5% | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 149.7% | +16.5% |
| 1965 | 137.5% | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 137.4% | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 127.5% | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 129.1% | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 134.7% | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 139.6% | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 138.6% | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 127.3% | -8.2% |
| 1973 | 156.4% | +22.9% |
| 1974 | 152.7% | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 139.5% | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 139.3% | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 140.5% | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 145.8% | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 133.1% | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 134.3% | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 137.6% | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 137.8% | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 125.9% | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 144.5% | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 127.1% | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 139.1% | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 132.1% | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 143.3% | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 146.5% | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 148.8% | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 158.5% | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 175.9% | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 206.6% | +17.4% |
| 1994 | 197.3% | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 210.8% | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 212.9% | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 184.5% | -13.3% |
| 1998 | 187.7% | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 169.3% | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 164.9% | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 199.3% | +20.9% |
| 2002 | 189.1% | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 204.4% | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 259.4% | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 311.2% | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 342.2% | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 201.8% | -41.0% |
| 2008 | 280.8% | +39.1% |
| 2009 | 195.2% | -30.5% |
| 2010 | 194.1% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 231.5% | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 239.5% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 211.7% | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 247.0% | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 284.9% | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 295.1% | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 299.0% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 339.6% | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 341.1% | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 318.8% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 312.0% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 305.2% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 235.3% | -22.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 135.1% | 124.7% | 149.7% | 9 |
| 1970s | 141.3% | 127.3% | 156.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 136.8% | 125.9% | 146.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 185.2% | 148.8% | 212.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 234.8% | 164.9% | 342.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.4% | 194.1% | 341.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 292.8% | 235.3% | 318.8% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for New Zealand
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -10.07 % change on previous year (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,976 current US$ per person (2023)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.275 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.16 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.0% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in New Zealand?
- Fertilizer consumption in New Zealand was 235.3% 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 342.2% in 2006.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.7% in 1962.
- How does New Zealand rank for fertilizer consumption?
- New Zealand ranks 48th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.