Fertiliser distributors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fertiliser distributors was worth $358.7 million in 2024, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and down 26% 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 | $358.7M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $487.3M | 34.6K t |
| 2022 | $461.8M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $410.5M | 38.6K t |
| 2020 | $299.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2019 | $285.9M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $306.2M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $263.4M | 27.7K t |
Top fertiliser distributors exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and the Netherlands. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $103.8M | 29% |
| China | $41.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $30.0M | 8.4% |
| United States | $23.5M | 6.5% |
| Denmark | $21.7M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $16.3M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $14.0M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $13.7M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $11.8M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $9.0M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $8.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (10%), Zambia (8%) and the United States (8%). 159 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $34.2M | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $28.7M | 8% |
| United States | $28.4M | 7.9% |
| Australia | $26.2M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $21.5M | 6% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16.8M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $13.8M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $13.0M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $6.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $19.49 per kg and Italy $10.48 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 8432.42: Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributors. HS 8432 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fertiliser distributors?
Germany exported $103.8 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fertiliser distributors?
France imported $34.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Zambia (8%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fertiliser distributors?
It was worth $358.7 million in 2024, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $487.3 million. 87 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of fertiliser distributors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $19.49 per kg and Italy $10.48 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for fertiliser distributors?
The HS code for fertiliser distributors is subheading 8432.42, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8432 page.
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