Key Market Indicators
The production of fertilizer in Japan is expected to decline by 0.8% per year on average, from 1.1 million metric tons in 2021 to 1.07 million metric tons in 2026. Since 2009, production has decreased by the same rate. In 2021, Japan was the seventh-largest producer, behind Poland, with 1.12 million metric tons. India, Vietnam and Indonesia came in second, third and fourth, respectively. Japan's fertilizer exports are expected to grow by 1.6% per year on average, from 35,180 metric tons in 2021 to 38,940 metric tons in 2026. Since 2007, exports have risen by 5.7% per year. In 2021, Japan was the 38th-largest exporter, behind the United Kingdom, with 35,180 metric tons. Norway, Belgium and Finland took the second, third and fourth places, respectively. Finally, imports of fertilizer in Japan are expected to plummet by 24.9% per year on average, from 42,580 metric tons in 2021 to 8,870 metric tons in 2026. Since 2007, imports have declined by 13.7% per year. In 2021, Japan was the 62nd-largest importer, behind Ivory Coast, with 42,580 metric tons. Brazil, Spain and Thailand ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
