Fertilizer consumption in Ukraine
Ukraine: Fertilizer consumption was 262.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Ukraine, 1992–2021
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 2021, fertilizer consumption in Ukraine stood at 262.8%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 495.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Ukraine peaked at 262.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.5%, in 1999.
Ukraine ranks 42nd of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 82.7% | — |
| 1993 | 51.2% | -38.1% |
| 1994 | 49.0% | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 40.8% | -16.7% |
| 1996 | 21.4% | -47.5% |
| 1997 | 23.9% | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 26.3% | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 19.5% | -25.8% |
| 2000 | 19.8% | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 22.3% | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 22.9% | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 20.9% | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 22.4% | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 20.8% | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 26.7% | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 29.4% | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 36.2% | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 42.2% | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 49.0% | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 44.1% | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 47.0% | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 65.6% | +39.6% |
| 2014 | 85.9% | +30.9% |
| 2015 | 95.9% | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 111.0% | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 188.3% | +69.7% |
| 2018 | 209.6% | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 208.8% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 253.1% | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 262.8% | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.4% | 19.5% | 82.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 26.4% | 19.8% | 42.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.5% | 44.1% | 209.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.9% | 253.1% | 262.8% | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ukraine
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0757 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 416.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.304 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Ukraine?
- Fertilizer consumption in Ukraine was 262.8% in 2021, 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 262.8% in 2021.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.5% in 1999.
- How does Ukraine rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Ukraine ranks 42nd out of 106 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 495.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.