Ammonium sulphate fertilizer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ammonium sulphate fertilizer was worth $4.16 billion in 2024, about 21.51 million tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.16B | 21.51M t |
| 2023 | $4.17B | 18.50M t |
| 2022 | $6.61B | 18.58M t |
| 2021 | $3.68B | 16.99M t |
| 2020 | $2.19B | 14.32M t |
| 2019 | $2.32B | 14.16M t |
| 2018 | $2.30B | 13.89M t |
| 2017 | $2.04B | 13.95M t |
Top ammonium sulphate fertilizer exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.85B | 69% |
| Belgium | $253.3M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $163.1M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $148.9M | 3.6% |
| United States | $125.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $65.0M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $63.3M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $61.8M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $42.1M | 1% |
| Japan | $34.8M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $31.2M | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $26.1M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Myanmar. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 175 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.07B | 26% |
| United States | $347.9M | 8.4% |
| Myanmar | $188.8M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $171.3M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $161.7M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $134.9M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $127.4M | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $108.9M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $99.1M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $96.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $81.6M | 2% |
| Thailand | $79.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.36 per kg and China $0.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate. HS 3102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
China exported $2.85 billion in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by Belgium (6%) and the Netherlands (4%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
Brazil imported $1.07 billion in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Myanmar (5%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
It was worth $4.16 billion in 2024, about 21.51 million tonnes. That is an increase of 104% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.61 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.36 per kg and China $0.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21, in chapter 31 (fertilizers). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3102 page.
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