NPK fertilizers market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2019 to 2021, the Austrian NPK fertilizers market contracted in volume, influenced by a series of regulatory and global supply factors. The implementation of the updated EU Fertilizer Regulation (EU-DVO 2019) imposed stricter nitrogen application limits, curbing overall demand. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions, while a global spike in energy prices forced the temporary shutdown of a major KAS production line, squeezing output. The market faced a severe supply shock in 2021 when Russia halted exports of ammonium nitrate, a key raw material, drastically reducing availability. Concurrently, the initial phase of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) added costs to imports, contributing to a sharp rise in market value even as physical volumes fell.

The market dynamics shifted in 2022 and 2023. Continued volatility in energy prices and persistent logistical bottlenecks from the pandemic kept production costs elevated. At the same time, the pre-implementation of stricter limits under the updated Nitrate Action Programme for vineyards and vegetable cultivation moderated demand growth. The entry of Haifa Group with specialized eco-friendly blends introduced new product options. By 2023, the market volume showed a recovery, increasing to 322 thousand tons, while the total value decreased to 204 million US dollars, signaling a partial stabilization of prices after the preceding years of turmoil.

Production NPK fertilizers in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of NPK fertilizers was valued at 117.2 million US dollars, marking an 11.2% decline from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Austria produced 395.1 thousand tonnes of NPK fertilizers, showing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports NPK fertilizers from Austria

Market analysis indicates that Austria did not export any NPK fertilizers between 2017 and 2020.

Imports NPK fertilizers to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported approximately 49 374 tonnes of NPK fertilizers, representing a sharp decrease of 25.6% from the year before. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 43 373 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 66 324 tonnes. The most significant increase was in 2019, when imports surged by 52.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Belgium were the primary sources for Austria's NPK fertilizer imports in kind. Germany accounted for 32.0% of imports, while Italy and Belgium each contributed 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 59.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's imports of NPK fertilizers reached 24 335 thousand US dollars, down by 20.0% year-on-year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 23 951 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2019 at 30 410 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 27.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Italy were the top markets for Austria's NPK fertilizer imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 64.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020