Nitrates (non-potassium) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nitrates (non-potassium) was worth $409.8 million in 2024, about 694.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 30% 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 | $409.8M | 694.4K t |
| 2023 | $584.3M | 718.8K t |
| 2022 | $567.4M | 702.9K t |
| 2021 | $475.5M | 848.4K t |
| 2020 | $394.5M | 832.8K t |
| 2019 | $401.9M | 742.8K t |
| 2018 | $469.1M | 729.4K t |
| 2017 | $445.0M | 782.9K t |
Top nitrates (non-potassium) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Norway and Malaysia. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 83 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.0M | 27% |
| Norway | $47.0M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $31.0M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $25.3M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $24.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $22.8M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $19.4M | 4.7% |
| United States | $16.8M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $15.9M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $12.7M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $8.1M | 2% |
| India | $7.4M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 175 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.6M | 7% |
| Germany | $23.7M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $21.6M | 5.3% |
| France | $21.2M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $15.9M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $15.5M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $14.7M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $14.7M | 3.6% |
| China | $12.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.01 per kg and Norway $0.23 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 2834.29: Nitrates: of other than potassium. HS 2834 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nitrates (non-potassium)?
China exported $109.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Norway (11%) and Malaysia (8%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nitrates (non-potassium)?
The United States imported $28.6 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nitrates (non-potassium)?
It was worth $409.8 million in 2024, about 694.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $584.3 million. 83 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of nitrates (non-potassium) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.01 per kg and Norway $0.23 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 nitrates (non-potassium)?
The HS code for nitrates (non-potassium) is subheading 2834.29, 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 2834 page.
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