Hypophosphites and phosphites trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hypophosphites and phosphites was worth $180.1 million in 2024, about 65.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $180.1M | 65.6K t |
| 2023 | $187.8M | 54.9K t |
| 2022 | $382.4M | 76.9K t |
| 2021 | $278.1M | 85.4K t |
| 2020 | $143.5M | 64.8K t |
| 2019 | $162.7M | 73.6K t |
| 2018 | $199.8M | 87.4K t |
| 2017 | $174.4M | 76.4K t |
Top hypophosphites and phosphites exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by the United States and Switzerland. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $116.7M | 65% |
| United States | $12.5M | 7% |
| Switzerland | $9.3M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 4.1% |
| India | $5.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $3.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), Germany (10%) and Malaysia (8%). 143 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $18.2M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $15.0M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $14.6M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 6% |
| India | $10.5M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 5% |
| France | $8.2M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $48.37 per kg and Italy $1.88 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 2835.10: Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), whether or not chemically defined. HS 2835 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hypophosphites and phosphites?
China exported $116.7 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by the United States (7%) and Switzerland (5%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hypophosphites and phosphites?
The United States imported $20.0 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hypophosphites and phosphites?
It was worth $180.1 million in 2024, about 65.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $382.4 million. 69 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of hypophosphites and phosphites per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $48.37 per kg and Italy $1.88 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 hypophosphites and phosphites?
The HS code for hypophosphites and phosphites is subheading 2835.10, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2835 page.
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