Mixed nitrogen fertilizer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mixed nitrogen fertilizer was worth $913.6 million in 2024, about 1.95 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $913.6M | 1.95M t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $1.69B | 2.11M t |
| 2021 | $1.31B | 2.46M t |
| 2020 | $700.5M | 1.93M t |
| 2019 | $678.2M | 1.88M t |
| 2018 | $849.7M | 2.10M t |
| 2017 | $766.2M | 2.29M t |
Top mixed nitrogen fertilizer exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Russia and Poland. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $162.3M | 18% |
| Russia | $92.2M | 10% |
| Poland | $64.1M | 7% |
| South Africa | $59.7M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $46.8M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $41.7M | 4.6% |
| United States | $40.3M | 4.4% |
| China | $39.6M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $36.4M | 4% |
| Belgium | $34.5M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $33.3M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $26.6M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $115.7M | 13% |
| Brazil | $106.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $67.9M | 7.4% |
| Tunisia | $50.3M | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $42.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $32.4M | 3.5% |
| Colombia | $31.1M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $24.5M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $23.4M | 2.6% |
| Ecuador | $20.2M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $19.6M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $19.2M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $0.85 per kg and China $0.27 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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The shipment records behind Mixed nitrogen fertilizer (HS 3102.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3102.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings. HS 3102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mixed nitrogen fertilizer?
The Netherlands exported $162.3 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Russia (10%) and Poland (7%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mixed nitrogen fertilizer?
The United States imported $115.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mixed nitrogen fertilizer?
It was worth $913.6 million in 2024, about 1.95 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.69 billion. 100 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of mixed nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $0.85 per kg and China $0.27 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 mixed nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for mixed nitrogen fertilizer is subheading 3102.90, 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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