Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nitrate and phosphate fertilizer was worth $479.3 million in 2024, about 1.00 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $479.3M | 1.00M t |
| 2023 | $524.1M | 1.07M t |
| 2022 | $705.7M | 998.6K t |
| 2021 | $575.1M | 1.37M t |
| 2020 | $456.5M | 1.58M t |
| 2019 | $504.1M | 1.54M t |
| 2018 | $393.7M | 1.20M t |
| 2017 | $444.3M | 1.30M t |
Top nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the United States. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $131.2M | 27% |
| Belgium | $48.9M | 10% |
| United States | $41.3M | 8.6% |
| Tanzania | $27.0M | 5.6% |
| Bulgaria | $26.6M | 5.5% |
| Finland | $25.9M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $17.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $16.2M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $16.0M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $15.1M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $11.9M | 2.5% |
| Senegal | $10.7M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Peru (15%), France (9%) and Canada (8%). 134 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $73.7M | 15% |
| France | $41.3M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $39.7M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $35.5M | 7.4% |
| Mexico | $30.3M | 6.3% |
| Kenya | $27.0M | 5.6% |
| Ukraine | $21.9M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $21.6M | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $16.1M | 3.4% |
| Gambia | $15.4M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $13.9M | 2.9% |
| India | $12.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $1.19 per kg and Russia $0.34 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 3105.51: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing nitrates and phosphates. HS 3105 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
Russia exported $131.2 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Belgium (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
Peru imported $73.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and Canada (8%). 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 nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
It was worth $479.3 million in 2024, about 1.00 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $705.7 million. 74 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $1.19 per kg and Russia $0.34 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 nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.51, 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 3105 page.
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