Fertilizer Requirements in 2015 and 2030

The report projects global fertilizer requirements for 2015 and 2030, showing a need for increased use to meet agricultural production targets, with efficiency improvements potentially moderating demand growth.

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Quick Facts
Report location:	source
Language:	English
Publisher:	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Authors:	H. Vroomen, J. Poulisse, Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations, S. Daberkow
Time horizon:	2015
Geographic focus:	Global

Methods

The research method involved a collaborative effort between TFI, FAO, and USDA's Economic Research Service. It utilized crop production forecasts from FAO's “World Agriculture Towards …” series and fertilizer application rates from the FAO/IFA/IFDC publication “Fertilizer Use by Crops” to derive projected rates of fertilizer consumption.

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Key Insights

This comprehensive study forecasts global fertilizer demand for 2015 and 2030, based on expected agricultural production. It predicts an increase in annual fertilizer use from 134 million tonnes (1995-97 average) to about 180 million tonnes by 2030. The growth rate is approximately 1% per annum, reflecting a slowdown in crop production growth and near-optimal fertilization levels in industrialized regions. Most growth is anticipated in Asia and the Americas, with low use expected to persist in sub-Saharan Africa. The study emphasizes the importance of improving fertilizer use efficiency to meet production goals and discusses regional trends and implications for the fertilizer industry.

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