Sodium tripolyphosphate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium tripolyphosphate was worth $530.5 million in 2024, about 391.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $530.5M | 391.9K t |
| 2023 | $638.4M | 397.5K t |
| 2022 | $753.4M | 435.5K t |
| 2021 | $563.3M | 496.6K t |
| 2020 | $472.9M | 471.6K t |
| 2019 | $502.9M | 505.1K t |
| 2018 | $561.4M | 570.4K t |
| 2017 | $485.6M | 509.3K t |
Top sodium tripolyphosphate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Belgium and Canada. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $240.5M | 45% |
| Belgium | $88.2M | 17% |
| Canada | $42.0M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $34.3M | 6.5% |
| Tunisia | $24.2M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $18.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.8M | 2% |
| United States | $9.0M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), India (7%) and Brazil (5%). 166 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83.6M | 16% |
| India | $37.4M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $28.1M | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $19.4M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $19.2M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $15.9M | 3% |
| Mexico | $15.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $13.2M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $12.1M | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $10.9M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.16 per kg and Russia $0.83 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined. HS 2835 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium tripolyphosphate?
China exported $240.5 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Belgium (17%) and Canada (8%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium tripolyphosphate?
The United States imported $83.6 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and Brazil (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium tripolyphosphate?
It was worth $530.5 million in 2024, about 391.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $753.4 million. 84 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.16 per kg and Russia $0.83 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 sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31, 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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