Polyphosphates (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyphosphates (other) was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 526.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.04B | 526.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.06B | 466.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 511.5K t |
| 2021 | $921.8M | 514.1K t |
| 2020 | $763.4M | 469.4K t |
| 2019 | $769.1M | 477.1K t |
| 2018 | $778.1M | 465.4K t |
| 2017 | $699.2M | 457.1K t |
Top polyphosphates (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $362.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $185.8M | 18% |
| United States | $104.5M | 10% |
| Thailand | $77.5M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $63.2M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $45.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $44.3M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $31.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $16.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $15.7M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $11.7M | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $9.5M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99.2M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $56.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $44.3M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $42.4M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $41.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $37.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $37.3M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $35.4M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $33.1M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $30.9M | 3% |
| Australia | $30.7M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.89 per kg and the United States $1.33 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 2835.39: Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined. HS 2835 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyphosphates (other)?
China exported $362.7 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (10%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyphosphates (other)?
The United States imported $99.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (5%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyphosphates (other)?
It was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 526.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.30 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyphosphates (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.89 per kg and the United States $1.33 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 polyphosphates (other)?
The HS code for polyphosphates (other) is subheading 2835.39, 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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