Phosphate Industry Statistics

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Phosphate Industry Statistics

China leads global phosphate production, holding nearly 40% of the market share in 2022.

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Key Statistics

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Global phosphate industry revenue reached $50 billion in 2022.

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OCP Group Morocco revenue from phosphate $12.5 billion in 2022.

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Mosaic Company U.S. phosphate segment EBITDA $3.2 billion in 2022.

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PhosAgro Russia phosphate revenue $4.1 billion, 45% profit margin in 2022.

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Ma'aden Saudi phosphate venture profits $1.8 billion in 2022.

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Nutrien Ltd. phosphate sales contributed $7 billion to 2022 revenue.

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Global phosphate fertilizer market cap $120 billion in 2022.

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U.S. phosphate mining employment 2,500 direct jobs in 2022.

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Morocco phosphate sector employs 25,000 people, 2% GDP contribution.

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China phosphate industry supports 100,000 jobs in mining and processing.

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Brazil phosphate sector investment $2 billion planned to 2030.

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Average phosphate rock miner salary $60,000/year in U.S. 2022.

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Phosphate exports contribute 20% to Jordan's GDP annually.

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Senegal phosphate royalties $200 million to government in 2022.

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Global R&D spend in phosphate $1.2 billion in 2022 for efficiency.

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U.S. phosphate value of production $1.8 billion in 2022.

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India's phosphate import bill $4 billion in 2022.

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Phosphate price surge added $50 billion windfall to producers in 2022.

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Employment multiplier effect 3.5 jobs per direct phosphate job globally.

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OCP capex $2.3 billion in 2022 for expansion projects.

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Phosphate downstream investments in Saudi $8 billion JV with Mosaic.

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Russia PhosAgro dividends $1 billion from phosphate in 2022.

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Global phosphate logistics costs 15% of product value.

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Phosphate mining wastewater generates 5-10 tons sludge per ton P2O5 processed.

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Florida phosphate mining disturbs 3,000 hectares annually, with 80% reclaimed.

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Global phosphate industry emits 10 million tons CO2 equivalent yearly from energy use.

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Moroccan phosphogypsum stacks total 250 million tons, covering 500 hectares.

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Phosphate rock mining releases 0.5-2 kg heavy metals per ton mined.

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U.S. phosphate industry recycles 70% of process water in closed-loop systems.

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Beneficiation tailings from phosphate rock average 50% solids, 200 million tons/year globally.

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Phosphoric acid production generates 5 tons phosphogypsum per ton P2O5.

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Karst collapse risks in Florida from phosphate mining affect 10% of mined areas.

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Ammonia emissions from DAP granulation plants average 1 kg/ton product.

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Phosphate runoff causes 30% eutrophication in U.S. Gulf of Mexico dead zone.

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Recycling phosphorus from wastewater could supply 20% global demand by 2050.

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Moroccan desalination plants for OCP use 1.5 billion m3 water/year, reducing aquifer stress.

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Fluoride emissions from wet-process phosphoric acid average 20 kg/ton P2O5.

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Reclaimed phosphate mine lands in Florida support 50% native species recovery in 5 years.

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Global phosphate industry uses 50 TWh electricity annually, 40% from fossil fuels.

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Cadmium content in phosphate fertilizers averages 20-50 mg/kg in sedimentary rocks.

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Brazil's phosphate tailings dam failures risk similar to Vale iron ore incidents.

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Sustainable mining practices reduce dust emissions by 60% with dry stacking.

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Phosphate industry contributes 1.5% to global mercury emissions via coal use.

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OCP Morocco invested $1.5 billion in green energy for phosphate processing by 2022.

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Global phosphate fertilizer use efficiency is only 15-30% in crops.

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Mosaic Co. restored 100,000 acres of wetlands on reclaimed phosphate lands.

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Phosphate rock dust contributes to PM2.5 levels, 5-10 μg/m3 near mines.

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EU banned high-cadmium phosphate fertilizers >60 mg/kg Cd from 2022.

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Global phosphate rock trade volume was 60 million metric tons in 2022.

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Morocco exported 35 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, 58% of global trade.

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China imported 18 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 for fertilizer production.

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India consumed 9 million metric tons P2O5 in phosphate fertilizers in 2022.

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Brazil's phosphate fertilizer consumption reached 8.5 million tons P2O5 in 2022.

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U.S. imported 5 million metric tons of phosphate rock and fertilizers in 2022.

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Global DAP/MAP fertilizer trade was 25 million metric tons in 2022.

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Europe imported 12 million tons of phosphate products in 2022 amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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Average phosphate rock price CFR China was $140 per metric ton in 2022.

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Phosphoric acid (52-54% P2O5) bulk price averaged $950/tonne FOB U.S. Gulf in 2022.

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DAP bulk price Tampa averaged $650/short ton in 2022.

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Global phosphate fertilizer demand grew 2.5% to 47 million tons P2O5 in 2022.

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Asia consumed 60% of global phosphate fertilizers in 2022, led by India and China.

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Latin America phosphate consumption up 3% to 9 million tons P2O5 in 2022.

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Africa imported 4 million tons phosphate products in 2022, mainly from Morocco.

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U.S. domestic phosphate fertilizer sales were 4.5 million tons P2O5 in 2022.

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Russia exported 6 million tons phosphate fertilizers before 2022 sanctions.

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Phosphate rock market size valued at $25 billion in 2022.

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Fertilizer-grade phosphate rock demand projected to grow 4% annually to 2028.

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China reduced phosphate exports to 3 million tons in 2022 due to domestic needs.

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Global phosphate supply chain disrupted, prices doubled from 2021 to 2022.

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Morocco's OCP vertical integration controls 70% of global phosphate trade.

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In 2022, global phosphate rock production reached 220 million metric tons, with Morocco accounting for 37 million metric tons as the largest producer.

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China produced 85 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, representing 39% of global output.

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The United States phosphate rock production in 2022 was 21 million metric tons, primarily from Florida and North Carolina mines.

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Russia's phosphate rock production stood at 14 million metric tons in 2022, with major operations in the Kola Peninsula.

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Jordan produced 9 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from its Shidiya and Eshidiya mines.

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Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden company produced 11 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from the Al Jalamid mine.

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Egypt's phosphate production in 2022 was 5.5 million metric tons, mainly from the Abu Tartur plateau.

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Peru produced 4 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, with Fosfatos del Pacifico as the key operator.

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South Africa's Foskor produced 2.5 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Phalaborwa.

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Brazil's phosphate production reached 6.5 million metric tons in 2022, led by Mosaic and Vale.

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Tunisia produced 8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Gafsa and Metlaoui basins.

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Israel mined 3 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from the Negev Desert.

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Vietnam's phosphate rock production was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022 from Lao Cai province.

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Kazakhstan produced 1.5 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Karatau deposits.

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Mexico's production of phosphate rock in 2022 totaled 2 million metric tons from Baja California.

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Australia's Alcoa produced 0.8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Pinjarra.

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India produced 3.2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Rajasthan mines.

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Senegal's phosphate production was 7 million metric tons in 2022 from Taiba and Lam Lam mines.

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Togo produced 1.8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Hahoto.

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Finland's Yara produced 1 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Siilinjärvi.

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Canada mined 2.2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Saskatchewan.

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Algeria produced 2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Djebel Onk.

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Syria's phosphate production was 3 million metric tons in 2022 despite conflicts.

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Colombia produced 1.1 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Boyaca.

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Qatar's Industries Qatar produced 0.5 million metric tons equivalent in 2022.

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Morocco's OCP Group expanded production by 10% in 2022 to 37 million metric tons.

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Global merchant-grade phosphoric acid production was 50 million metric tons P2O5 in 2022.

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U.S. phosphoric acid production reached 11 million metric tons in 2022.

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China's diammonium phosphate (DAP) production was 18 million metric tons in 2022.

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Europe's phosphate fertilizer production declined to 8 million metric tons in 2022 due to energy costs.

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Global phosphate fertilizer production hit 47 million metric tons of P2O5 in 2022.

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World phosphate rock reserves are estimated at 71 billion metric tons, with Morocco holding 50 billion metric tons (71%).

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China's phosphate rock reserves stand at 3.2 billion metric tons, ranking second globally.

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U.S. phosphate rock reserves are 1.1 billion metric tons, mainly in Florida.

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Algeria has 2.2 billion metric tons of phosphate rock reserves in the Tebessa region.

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Jordan's phosphate reserves total 1.5 billion metric tons, concentrated in central Jordan.

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South Africa's reserves are 1.1 billion metric tons, with Phalaborwa igneous deposits unique.

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Russia possesses 1.3 billion metric tons of apatite reserves in Kola Peninsula.

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Syria has 1.8 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in Palmyride chain.

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Peru's Bayovar deposit holds 1.4 billion metric tons of high-grade phosphate.

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Egypt's reserves are estimated at 2.8 billion metric tons, including Nile Valley deposits.

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Saudi Arabia has 1.2 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in northern regions.

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Tunisia's Gafsa basin contains 0.9 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves.

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Israel reserves total 0.2 billion metric tons in Negev sedimentary deposits.

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Brazil has 0.36 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in Tapira and Araxá.

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Vietnam reserves are 0.15 billion metric tons in Lao Cai and Lao Son.

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Kazakhstan Karatau deposit holds 0.4 billion metric tons of phosphate rock.

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Mexico reserves 0.3 billion metric tons in Baja California Sur.

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Senegal has 0.5 billion metric tons reserves in Thiès region.

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Togo reserves total 0.1 billion metric tons coastal deposits.

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Finland's Siilinjärvi holds 0.15 billion metric tons igneous phosphate.

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Canada's Saskatchewan potash-associated phosphate reserves 0.25 billion tons.

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India Rajasthan Udaipur reserves 0.18 billion metric tons.

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Australia's Queensland deposits contain 0.12 billion metric tons phosphate.

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Colombia's Neiva basin reserves 0.22 billion metric tons.

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Key Takeaways

  • Global phosphate industry revenue reached $50 billion in 2022.
  • OCP Group Morocco revenue from phosphate $12.5 billion in 2022.
  • Mosaic Company U.S. phosphate segment EBITDA $3.2 billion in 2022.
  • Phosphate mining wastewater generates 5-10 tons sludge per ton P2O5 processed.
  • Florida phosphate mining disturbs 3,000 hectares annually, with 80% reclaimed.
  • Global phosphate industry emits 10 million tons CO2 equivalent yearly from energy use.
  • Global phosphate rock trade volume was 60 million metric tons in 2022.
  • Morocco exported 35 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, 58% of global trade.
  • China imported 18 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 for fertilizer production.
  • In 2022, global phosphate rock production reached 220 million metric tons, with Morocco accounting for 37 million metric tons as the largest producer.
  • China produced 85 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, representing 39% of global output.
  • The United States phosphate rock production in 2022 was 21 million metric tons, primarily from Florida and North Carolina mines.
  • World phosphate rock reserves are estimated at 71 billion metric tons, with Morocco holding 50 billion metric tons (71%).
  • China's phosphate rock reserves stand at 3.2 billion metric tons, ranking second globally.
  • U.S. phosphate rock reserves are 1.1 billion metric tons, mainly in Florida.

Global phosphate revenue hit $50 billion in 2022 with Morocco leading production and reserves.

Economic and Employment

1Global phosphate industry revenue reached $50 billion in 2022.
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2OCP Group Morocco revenue from phosphate $12.5 billion in 2022.
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3Mosaic Company U.S. phosphate segment EBITDA $3.2 billion in 2022.
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4PhosAgro Russia phosphate revenue $4.1 billion, 45% profit margin in 2022.
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5Ma'aden Saudi phosphate venture profits $1.8 billion in 2022.
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6Nutrien Ltd. phosphate sales contributed $7 billion to 2022 revenue.
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7Global phosphate fertilizer market cap $120 billion in 2022.
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8U.S. phosphate mining employment 2,500 direct jobs in 2022.
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9Morocco phosphate sector employs 25,000 people, 2% GDP contribution.
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10China phosphate industry supports 100,000 jobs in mining and processing.
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11Brazil phosphate sector investment $2 billion planned to 2030.
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12Average phosphate rock miner salary $60,000/year in U.S. 2022.
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13Phosphate exports contribute 20% to Jordan's GDP annually.
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14Senegal phosphate royalties $200 million to government in 2022.
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15Global R&D spend in phosphate $1.2 billion in 2022 for efficiency.
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16U.S. phosphate value of production $1.8 billion in 2022.
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17India's phosphate import bill $4 billion in 2022.
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18Phosphate price surge added $50 billion windfall to producers in 2022.
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19Employment multiplier effect 3.5 jobs per direct phosphate job globally.
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20OCP capex $2.3 billion in 2022 for expansion projects.
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21Phosphate downstream investments in Saudi $8 billion JV with Mosaic.
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22Russia PhosAgro dividends $1 billion from phosphate in 2022.
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23Global phosphate logistics costs 15% of product value.
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Economic and Employment Interpretation

The statistics reveal a world utterly dependent on phosphate, where a $50 billion industry—fueled by geopolitical heavyweights and eye-watering profit margins—feeds the planet but also exposes the delicate balance between national treasure, global hunger, and the high-stakes economics behind every bite of food we grow.

Environmental and Sustainability

1Phosphate mining wastewater generates 5-10 tons sludge per ton P2O5 processed.
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2Florida phosphate mining disturbs 3,000 hectares annually, with 80% reclaimed.
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3Global phosphate industry emits 10 million tons CO2 equivalent yearly from energy use.
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4Moroccan phosphogypsum stacks total 250 million tons, covering 500 hectares.
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5Phosphate rock mining releases 0.5-2 kg heavy metals per ton mined.
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6U.S. phosphate industry recycles 70% of process water in closed-loop systems.
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7Beneficiation tailings from phosphate rock average 50% solids, 200 million tons/year globally.
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8Phosphoric acid production generates 5 tons phosphogypsum per ton P2O5.
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9Karst collapse risks in Florida from phosphate mining affect 10% of mined areas.
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10Ammonia emissions from DAP granulation plants average 1 kg/ton product.
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11Phosphate runoff causes 30% eutrophication in U.S. Gulf of Mexico dead zone.
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12Recycling phosphorus from wastewater could supply 20% global demand by 2050.
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13Moroccan desalination plants for OCP use 1.5 billion m3 water/year, reducing aquifer stress.
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14Fluoride emissions from wet-process phosphoric acid average 20 kg/ton P2O5.
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15Reclaimed phosphate mine lands in Florida support 50% native species recovery in 5 years.
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16Global phosphate industry uses 50 TWh electricity annually, 40% from fossil fuels.
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17Cadmium content in phosphate fertilizers averages 20-50 mg/kg in sedimentary rocks.
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18Brazil's phosphate tailings dam failures risk similar to Vale iron ore incidents.
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19Sustainable mining practices reduce dust emissions by 60% with dry stacking.
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20Phosphate industry contributes 1.5% to global mercury emissions via coal use.
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21OCP Morocco invested $1.5 billion in green energy for phosphate processing by 2022.
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22Global phosphate fertilizer use efficiency is only 15-30% in crops.
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23Mosaic Co. restored 100,000 acres of wetlands on reclaimed phosphate lands.
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24Phosphate rock dust contributes to PM2.5 levels, 5-10 μg/m3 near mines.
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25EU banned high-cadmium phosphate fertilizers >60 mg/kg Cd from 2022.
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Environmental and Sustainability Interpretation

In short, we are feeding the world with a fertilizer that, from its dusty extraction to its watery runoff, exacts a heavy toll on land, water, and air, though the industry's growing reclamation efforts and green investments show that a less wasteful, more circular path is possible.

Market and Consumption

1Global phosphate rock trade volume was 60 million metric tons in 2022.
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2Morocco exported 35 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, 58% of global trade.
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3China imported 18 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 for fertilizer production.
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4India consumed 9 million metric tons P2O5 in phosphate fertilizers in 2022.
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5Brazil's phosphate fertilizer consumption reached 8.5 million tons P2O5 in 2022.
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6U.S. imported 5 million metric tons of phosphate rock and fertilizers in 2022.
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7Global DAP/MAP fertilizer trade was 25 million metric tons in 2022.
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8Europe imported 12 million tons of phosphate products in 2022 amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.
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9Average phosphate rock price CFR China was $140 per metric ton in 2022.
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10Phosphoric acid (52-54% P2O5) bulk price averaged $950/tonne FOB U.S. Gulf in 2022.
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11DAP bulk price Tampa averaged $650/short ton in 2022.
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12Global phosphate fertilizer demand grew 2.5% to 47 million tons P2O5 in 2022.
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13Asia consumed 60% of global phosphate fertilizers in 2022, led by India and China.
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14Latin America phosphate consumption up 3% to 9 million tons P2O5 in 2022.
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15Africa imported 4 million tons phosphate products in 2022, mainly from Morocco.
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16U.S. domestic phosphate fertilizer sales were 4.5 million tons P2O5 in 2022.
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17Russia exported 6 million tons phosphate fertilizers before 2022 sanctions.
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18Phosphate rock market size valued at $25 billion in 2022.
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19Fertilizer-grade phosphate rock demand projected to grow 4% annually to 2028.
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20China reduced phosphate exports to 3 million tons in 2022 due to domestic needs.
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21Global phosphate supply chain disrupted, prices doubled from 2021 to 2022.
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22Morocco's OCP vertical integration controls 70% of global phosphate trade.
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Market and Consumption Interpretation

Morocco essentially holds the world's food security in its hands, as its control of over half the globe's phosphate trade reveals a geopolitically brittle supply chain where one nation's rocks literally feed the crops of all others.

Production Statistics

1In 2022, global phosphate rock production reached 220 million metric tons, with Morocco accounting for 37 million metric tons as the largest producer.
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2China produced 85 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, representing 39% of global output.
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3The United States phosphate rock production in 2022 was 21 million metric tons, primarily from Florida and North Carolina mines.
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4Russia's phosphate rock production stood at 14 million metric tons in 2022, with major operations in the Kola Peninsula.
Single source
5Jordan produced 9 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from its Shidiya and Eshidiya mines.
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6Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden company produced 11 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from the Al Jalamid mine.
Verified
7Egypt's phosphate production in 2022 was 5.5 million metric tons, mainly from the Abu Tartur plateau.
Verified
8Peru produced 4 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022, with Fosfatos del Pacifico as the key operator.
Verified
9South Africa's Foskor produced 2.5 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Phalaborwa.
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10Brazil's phosphate production reached 6.5 million metric tons in 2022, led by Mosaic and Vale.
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11Tunisia produced 8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Gafsa and Metlaoui basins.
Single source
12Israel mined 3 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from the Negev Desert.
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13Vietnam's phosphate rock production was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022 from Lao Cai province.
Directional
14Kazakhstan produced 1.5 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Karatau deposits.
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15Mexico's production of phosphate rock in 2022 totaled 2 million metric tons from Baja California.
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16Australia's Alcoa produced 0.8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Pinjarra.
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17India produced 3.2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Rajasthan mines.
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18Senegal's phosphate production was 7 million metric tons in 2022 from Taiba and Lam Lam mines.
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19Togo produced 1.8 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Hahoto.
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20Finland's Yara produced 1 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Siilinjärvi.
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21Canada mined 2.2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Saskatchewan.
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22Algeria produced 2 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Djebel Onk.
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23Syria's phosphate production was 3 million metric tons in 2022 despite conflicts.
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24Colombia produced 1.1 million metric tons of phosphate rock in 2022 from Boyaca.
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25Qatar's Industries Qatar produced 0.5 million metric tons equivalent in 2022.
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26Morocco's OCP Group expanded production by 10% in 2022 to 37 million metric tons.
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27Global merchant-grade phosphoric acid production was 50 million metric tons P2O5 in 2022.
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28U.S. phosphoric acid production reached 11 million metric tons in 2022.
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29China's diammonium phosphate (DAP) production was 18 million metric tons in 2022.
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30Europe's phosphate fertilizer production declined to 8 million metric tons in 2022 due to energy costs.
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31Global phosphate fertilizer production hit 47 million metric tons of P2O5 in 2022.
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Production Statistics Interpretation

While China technically leads in phosphate rock output with its 85 million metric tons, Morocco's strategic expansion and vast reserves quietly make it the OPEC of phosphorus, holding the keys to global food security in its 37-million-ton grip.

Reserves and Deposits

1World phosphate rock reserves are estimated at 71 billion metric tons, with Morocco holding 50 billion metric tons (71%).
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2China's phosphate rock reserves stand at 3.2 billion metric tons, ranking second globally.
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3U.S. phosphate rock reserves are 1.1 billion metric tons, mainly in Florida.
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4Algeria has 2.2 billion metric tons of phosphate rock reserves in the Tebessa region.
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5Jordan's phosphate reserves total 1.5 billion metric tons, concentrated in central Jordan.
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6South Africa's reserves are 1.1 billion metric tons, with Phalaborwa igneous deposits unique.
Verified
7Russia possesses 1.3 billion metric tons of apatite reserves in Kola Peninsula.
Verified
8Syria has 1.8 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in Palmyride chain.
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9Peru's Bayovar deposit holds 1.4 billion metric tons of high-grade phosphate.
Directional
10Egypt's reserves are estimated at 2.8 billion metric tons, including Nile Valley deposits.
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11Saudi Arabia has 1.2 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in northern regions.
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12Tunisia's Gafsa basin contains 0.9 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves.
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13Israel reserves total 0.2 billion metric tons in Negev sedimentary deposits.
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14Brazil has 0.36 billion metric tons of phosphate reserves in Tapira and Araxá.
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15Vietnam reserves are 0.15 billion metric tons in Lao Cai and Lao Son.
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16Kazakhstan Karatau deposit holds 0.4 billion metric tons of phosphate rock.
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17Mexico reserves 0.3 billion metric tons in Baja California Sur.
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18Senegal has 0.5 billion metric tons reserves in Thiès region.
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19Togo reserves total 0.1 billion metric tons coastal deposits.
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20Finland's Siilinjärvi holds 0.15 billion metric tons igneous phosphate.
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21Canada's Saskatchewan potash-associated phosphate reserves 0.25 billion tons.
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22India Rajasthan Udaipur reserves 0.18 billion metric tons.
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23Australia's Queensland deposits contain 0.12 billion metric tons phosphate.
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24Colombia's Neiva basin reserves 0.22 billion metric tons.
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Reserves and Deposits Interpretation

While Morocco sits atop a mountain of fertilizer, holding a dominant 71% of the world's known phosphate reserves, the rest of humanity must carefully cultivate its scattered and varied shares of this critical resource.

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    argusmedia.com

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    EC
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    INDEXMUNDI
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    TFI
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    FT
    ft.com

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    IMFA
    imfa.org

    imfa.org

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    Reference 55
    FIPR
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    Reference 56
    NOAA
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    weforum.org

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    OSTI
    osti.gov

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    EDIS
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    Reference 60
    EFSA
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    efsa.europa.eu

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    mdo.com.ph

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    IPIP
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    NCBI
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    nutrien.com

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    CHINAMINELAB
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    Reference 70
    VALEGROUP
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    Reference 71
    BLS
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