Fertilizers supply nutrients that nurture the growth of plants including flowers and food crops. Some fertilizers enhance the soil’s ability to retain water and aerate by furnishing air to plant roots or before seeding. The three principal macronutrients used in fertilizers are nitrogen (leaf growth), phosphorus (root, flower, seed and fruit development), and potassium (stem … [Read more...] about Nitrogenous Fertilizers
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Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries
In 2022, the volume of wheat exports achieved a total shipment weight of 185.5 million tons. That quantity reflects a flatlining -0.8% decrease from 187 million tons five years earlier in 2018 and a -7.6% year-over-year decline from 200.7 million tons exported during 2021. The world’s top exporters of wheat as measured by weight are Australia, Russia, United States of … [Read more...] about Average Wheat Prices Compared for Biggest Wheat Export Countries
Ecuador’s Bananas Exports by Country
Blessed with plantations located in the northwestern part of South America, Ecuador is the world’s number one exporter of bananas including plantains. During 2022, Ecuador exported US$3.52 billion worth of bananas delivered to 71 countries worldwide. That dollar amount reflects an 8.8% increase compared to 2018 and a flatlining 0.7% upturn from 2021 to 2022. The latest … [Read more...] about Ecuador’s Bananas Exports by Country
Bananas Exporters Ranked by Average Prices & Shipment Weight
Excluding plantains, the average unit price paid for exported bananas in 2021 was US$376 per ton. That dollar amount reflects a -26.1% decline from the global average unit price of $509 per ton for 2020. Sweet-tasting bananas are sometimes called dessert bananas, as distinct from plantains that are typically used for cooking a variety of dishes. The world’s lowest average … [Read more...] about Bananas Exporters Ranked by Average Prices & Shipment Weight
Top Red Meat Exporters Ranked by Dollar Value
Exports of red meat continue to thrive worldwide, despite potentially negative effects on consumers’ health. The value of red meat sold on international markets totaled US$94.5 billion in 2020. Global sales of exported red meat accelerated by 26.3% since 2016 when overall red meat exports were worth $74.8 billion. From 2019 to 2020, total exports of red meat flatlined but … [Read more...] about Top Red Meat Exporters Ranked by Dollar Value