Fertilizer Factsheet Niger 2021
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2021
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This factsheet examines fertilizer consumption trends in Niger from 2011 to 2020, highlighting key data from 2020. Notably, urea accounts for an overwhelming 99% of apparent consumption, underscoring its critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity. The document details fertilizer imports over the past decade, revealing a significant increase in urea imports from 13,345 mt in 2019 to 30,821 mt in 2020, while NPK imports remain minimal at just 1%. The analysis also outlines the primary crops cultivated during the major rainy season, including maize, groundnut, millet, rice, and sorghum, which drive fertilizer demand.