Advantages and disadvantages and export distribution of phosphoric acid in China in the past five years

Over the past five years, China's phosphoric acid industry has shown strong performance in production, exports, and process technology, but environmental pressures and overcapacity remain challenges. Exports are mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.

China's phosphoric acid industry has gradually shifted towards wet-process phosphoric acid technology in the past five years. Wet-process phosphoric acid has become more popular due to its low energy consumption and cost advantages compared to traditional thermal-process phosphoric acid. In 2021, phosphoric acid production reached approximately 2.19 million tons, and in 2022, food-grade phosphoric acid exports reached 453,000 tons, an increase of 35.22% year-on-year.

Export Distribution

China's phosphoric acid exports are mainly directed at Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America, where there is a high demand for food-grade phosphoric acid. In 2022, exports significantly increased due to declining shipping costs and rising market demand ().

Conclusion

In the past five years, China's phosphoric acid industry has shown strong performance in production, exports, and technological progress, especially with the gradual dominance of wet-process phosphoric acid technology. However, environmental policies and overcapacity remain challenges for the industry. Exports are mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.