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TABLE 5
U.S. NITROGEN FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION, BY PRODUCT TYPE1, 2
(Thousand metric tons of nitrogen)
Fertilizer material3   2005   2006p
Single-nutrient:
Anhydrous ammonia 2,870 2,840
Nitrogen solutions4 2,860 2,750
Urea 2,170 2,240
Ammonium nitrate 437 296
Ammonium sulfate 224 231
Aqua ammonia 79 75
Other5 315   341
Total 8,950 8,770
Multiple-nutrient6 2,340   2,240
Grand total 11,300 11,000
pPreliminary.
1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to
totals shown.
2Fertilizer years ending June 30.
3Ranked in relative order of importance by product type.
4Principally urea-ammonium nitrate solutions, 29.9% nitrogen.
5Includes other single-nutrient nitrogen materials, all natural organics, and
statistical discrepencies.
6Various combinations of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), and potassium (K):
N-P-K, N-P, and N-K.
Source: Terry, D.L., and Kirby, B.J., 2007, Commercial fertilizers 2006:
Lexington, KY, Association of American Plant Control Officials Inc. and
The Fertilizer Institute, 41 p.

Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program


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