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NPK fertilizers market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of NPK fertilizers in Ireland declined sharply in 2019 to 1 158 K t from 1 513 K t in 2018. In 2020, it saw a modest recovery to 1 208 K t, indicating a stabilization after the previous drop.

In 2022, the implementation of the EU Fertilizing Products Regulation (FPR) introduced new certification and labeling requirements, while global supply-chain disruptions and elevated fertilizer prices significantly increased import costs, with import value reaching 247.3 M $ US that year.

Post-2020, import volumes gradually decreased from 357 K t in 2022 to 228 K t in 2024, alongside the emergence of new product segments like urea-based NPK compounds and growing consumer awareness of food quality, shaping market evolution.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production NPK fertilizers in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ireland's NPK fertilizer production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 256.3 million US dollars, down 15.3% from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with production rising 56.8% to reach a peak of 397.0 million US dollars. The following year, 2019, saw the largest decline of 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.8%	(23.8%)	(15.3%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ireland's NPK fertilizer production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 791 thousand tonnes were produced, a decrease of 4.1% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with production rising 41.2% to a peak of 1 105 thousand tonnes. The following year, 2019, experienced the largest decline of 25.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.2%	(25.4%)	(4.1%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports NPK fertilizers from Ireland

Exports in kind, K t

NPK fertilizer shipments from Ireland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4.7 thousand tonnes, down 2.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	(22.3%)	(2.3%)	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the primary destination for Ireland's NPK fertilizer exports, consistently accounting for 99.6% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Ireland's NPK fertilizer export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2.1 million US dollars, a 15.3% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with exports rising 5.9% to a peak of 3.1 million US dollars. The following year, 2019, saw the largest decline of 22.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 30.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(22.2%)	(15.3%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, NPK fertilizer exports from Ireland in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in the United Kingdom, which accounted for 97.8% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports NPK fertilizers to Ireland

Imports in kind, K t

Ireland imported 421.7 thousand tonnes of NPK fertilizers in 2020, reflecting a robust increase of 24.5% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with imports rising 34.4%. The following year, 2019, experienced the largest decline of 18.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.4%	(18.2%)	24.5%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of NPK fertilizers to Ireland in volume terms were Russia, with a 59.2% share, Norway at 20.3%, and the United Kingdom at 13.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 92.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Ireland's NPK fertilizer imports were valued at 117.7 million US dollars, an 11.8% increase year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising 48.5% to a peak of 130.5 million US dollars. The following year, 2019, saw the largest decline of 19.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34%, with an annualized rate of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.5%	(19.3%)	11.8%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of NPK fertilizer imports to Ireland in value terms were Russia, with a 53.1% share, Norway at 20.7%, and the United Kingdom at 17.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 91.7% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io