Fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Fertilizer consumption was 238.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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
The most recent figure for fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 238.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.5% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 473.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 108.3%, in 1979.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 46th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of fertilizer production | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 156.5% | — |
| 1962 | 152.0% | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 150.9% | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 143.3% | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 142.3% | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 145.2% | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 145.5% | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 139.7% | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 140.6% | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 147.2% | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 156.5% | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 142.2% | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 156.2% | +9.8% |
| 1974 | 115.0% | -26.4% |
| 1975 | 117.0% | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 123.3% | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 114.6% | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 119.2% | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 108.3% | -9.1% |
| 1980 | 114.1% | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 121.3% | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 128.3% | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 130.0% | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 128.0% | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 130.2% | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 131.8% | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 139.7% | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 134.9% | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 144.1% | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 149.1% | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 152.9% | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 145.6% | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 143.1% | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 153.5% | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 156.6% | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 146.2% | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 135.6% | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 128.4% | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 158.3% | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 156.5% | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 169.7% | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 160.7% | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 154.2% | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 164.4% | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 176.0% | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 174.9% | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 159.8% | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 193.2% | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 229.5% | +18.8% |
| 2010 | 209.4% | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 176.5% | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 162.9% | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 420.1% | +158.0% |
| 2014 | 420.3% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 366.7% | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 473.5% | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 412.6% | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 436.8% | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 439.2% | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 341.8% | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 355.8% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 215.7% | -39.4% |
| 2023 | 238.4% | +10.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 146.2% | 139.7% | 156.5% | 9 |
| 1970s | 129.9% | 108.3% | 156.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 130.2% | 114.1% | 144.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.9% | 128.4% | 158.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 173.9% | 154.2% | 229.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 351.8% | 162.9% | 473.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 287.9% | 215.7% | 355.8% | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Fertilizer consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 238.4% 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 473.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.3% in 1979.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for fertilizer consumption?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 46th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.