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Fertilizer Export in Brazil 2021
1. Portfolio
In 2021, the total value of Fertilizers exported by Brazil was $231 million, which placed Brazil as the 50th largest fertilizer exporter worldwide.
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Moreover, within Brazil’s own export portfolio, Fertilizers were ranked as the 58th most exported product.
This indicates that although Fertilizers make up a significant portion of Brazil’s exports, there are many other products that are exported in greater quantities.
Nonetheless, the $231 million in Fertilizer exports is still a significant contribution to Brazil’s economy,
The Brazil’s position as the 50th largest fertilizer exporter highlights Brazil’s role in the global market for this product.
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2. Main destinations of Fertilizers exports from Brazil in 2021
| Rank | Country | Export Value (USD) |
| 1 | Paraguay | $155M |
| 2 | Argentina | $34.4M |
| 3 | Uruguay | $13.9M |
| 4 | Bolivia | $10M |
| 5 | United States | $2.92M |
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3. Fastest growing export markets for Fertilizers of Brazil between 2020 and 2021
| Rank | Country | Export Growth (USD) |
| 1 | Paraguay | $43.2M |
| 2 | Argentina | $21.4M |
| 3 | Bolivia | $3.9M |
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4. Nitrogenous Fertilizer Export in Brazil 2021
Brazil exported $39.5 million worth of nitrogenous fertilizers in 2021, which ranked this country as the 64th largest exporter of this product in the world.
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In terms of Brazil’s overall exports, nitrogenous fertilizers were ranked as the 338th most exported product.
The primary destinations for Brazil’s nitrogenous fertilizers exports were:
- Paraguay (the largest market with $25.5 million worth of exports)
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Bolivia
- Chile
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing markets for Brazil’s Nitrogenous Fertilizers were:
- Paraguay
- Argentina
- Bolivia
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Paraguay saw an increase in imports of $11.7 million, while Argentina and Bolivia experienced increases of $3.83 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
This suggests that there is a growing demand for Brazil’s Nitrogenous Fertilizers in these countries, which may provide new opportunities for Brazil’s fertilizer exporters.
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5. Potassic Fertilizer Export in Brazil 2021
In 2021, Brazil exported $8.65 million worth of potassic Fertilizers, ranking it as the 38th largest exporter of potassic fertilizer globally.
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Within Brazil’s export portfolio, potassic Fertilizers were ranked as the 595th most exported product.
The largest export market for Brazil’s potassic Fertilizers was:
- Paraguay (imported $6.16 million worth of the product)
- Mexico
- Bolivia
- the United States
- Angola
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing export markets for Brazil’s potassic Fertilizers were:
- Paraguay
- the United States
- Japan
Paraguay’s imports increased by $317,000, while the United States and Japan saw increases of $101,000 and $78,700, respectively.
These increases suggest that there may be an opportunity for Brazil’s potassic fertilizer exporters to further expand their reach into these markets.
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6. Phosphatic Fertilizer Export in Brazil 2021
Brazil exported $4.52 million worth of Phosphatic Fertilizers in 2021, ranking it as the 30th largest exporter of phosphatic of fertilizer worldwide.
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Within Brazil’s export portfolio, phosphatic fertilizers were ranked as the 703rd most exported product.
The primary markets for Brazil’s Phosphatic Fertilizers were:
- Paraguay (the largest importer with $1.84 million worth of imports)
- Uruguay
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Colombia
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing markets for Brazil’s phosphatic Fertilizers were:
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Malaysia
Bolivia’s imports increased by $640,000, Peru’s by $204,000, and Malaysia’s by $31,700.
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Fertilizer Import in Brazil 2021
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1. Portfolio
In 2021, Brazil was the world's largest fertilizer importer, with imports valued at $16 billion. Fertilizers were also the 4th most imported product in Brazil during that year.
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Brazil’s reliance on imports to meet its fertilizer needs highlights the importance of these key exporting countries in ensuring the country’s agricultural productivity and food security.
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2. Brazil’s Fertilizer Imports by Country of Origin and Value (2021)
| Country of Origin | Fertilizer Imports (in billions USD) |
| Russia | 3.57 |
| China | 2.15 |
| Morocco | 1.65 |
| Canada | 1.07 |
| United States | 0.989 |
| Others | 6.534 |
| Total | 16.01 |
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3. Fastest Growing Fertilizer Import Markets in Brazil (2020-2021)
| Country of Origin | Increase in Fertilizer Imports (in billions USD) |
| Russia | 2.14 |
| China | 1.49 |
| Morocco | 0.741 |
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4. Nitrogenous Fertilizer Import in Brazil 2021
In 2021, Brazil spent $4.42 billion on importing nitrogenous fertilizers. It was the world's largest importer of this type of fertilizer.
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Nitrogenous Fertilizers was ranked as the 8th most imported product in Brazil in the 2021.
Brazil mainly imports nitrogenous fertilizers from five countries:
- Russia (being the largest supplier at $1.08 billion)
- China,
- Qatar
- Nigeria
- Algeria
Between 2020 and 2021, the import markets for nitrogenous fertilizers that grew the fastest in Brazil were:
- Russia ($556 million)
- China ($306 million)
- Nigeria ($285 million)
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5. Phosphatic Fertilizer Import in Brazil 2021
In 2021, Brazil spent $1.06 billion on importing Phosphatic Fertilizers, making it the largest importer of this type of fertilizer in the world.
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Phosphatic Fertilizers were ranked as the 44th most imported product in Brazil in the same year.
Brazil’s primary sources of Phosphatic Fertilizers are:
- Egypt (the largest supplier at $344 million)
- China
- Morocco
- Israel
- Spain
The import markets for Phosphatic Fertilizers that grew the fastest in Brazil between 2020 and 2021 were:
- China ($289 million)
- Egypt ($232 million)
- Morocco ($88 million)
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6. Potassic Fertilizer Import in Brazil 2021
In 2021, Brazil was the largest potassic fertilizer importer in the world, with imports worth $4.1B.
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Potassic Fertilizers also ranked as the 9th most imported product in Brazil during the same year.
Brazil’s major sources of imported potassic fertilizers were:
- Russia
- Canada
- Belarus
- Germany
- Israel
Among these, Russia, Canada, and Germany were the fastest growing import markets for Potassic Fertilizers in Brazil, with increases of $618M, $331M, and $269M respectively between 2020 and 2021.
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