Potassium fertilizers (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in potassium fertilizers (other) was worth $672.1 million in 2024, about 1.97 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 56% 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 | $672.1M | 1.97M t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 1.93M t |
| 2022 | $2.32B | 2.47M t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 1.92M t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 3.33M t |
| 2019 | $901.8M | 2.73M t |
| 2018 | $814.8M | 2.41M t |
| 2017 | $659.3M | 1.43M t |
Top potassium fertilizers (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (21%), the United Kingdom (15%) and Germany (14%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $142.8M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $98.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $93.0M | 14% |
| Canada | $59.8M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $57.6M | 8.6% |
| China | $20.0M | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $19.2M | 2.9% |
| Israel | $18.1M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $16.6M | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $15.7M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $15.5M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $13.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Malaysia (10%), Brazil (8%) and the United States (6%). 161 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $68.1M | 10% |
| Brazil | $54.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $40.0M | 5.9% |
| Guatemala | $39.6M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $38.3M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $35.3M | 5.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $24.3M | 3.6% |
| India | $22.6M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $21.9M | 3.3% |
| France | $20.8M | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $19.5M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $19.1M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.52 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.18 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 3104.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104. HS 3104 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most potassium fertilizers (other)?
The United States exported $142.8 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Germany (14%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most potassium fertilizers (other)?
Malaysia imported $68.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (8%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in potassium fertilizers (other)?
It was worth $672.1 million in 2024, about 1.97 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.32 billion. 92 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of potassium fertilizers (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.52 per kg and the United Kingdom $0.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for potassium fertilizers (other) is subheading 3104.90, 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 3104 page.
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