Superphosphate fertilizer (standard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in superphosphate fertilizer (standard) was worth $548.2 million in 2024, about 2.40 million tonnes. That is an increase of 78% 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 | $548.2M | 2.40M t |
| 2023 | $660.7M | 4.18M t |
| 2022 | $1.14B | 3.21M t |
| 2021 | $690.0M | 3.30M t |
| 2020 | $312.3M | 1.93M t |
| 2019 | $439.2M | 2.35M t |
| 2018 | $381.5M | 2.20M t |
| 2017 | $308.4M | 1.68M t |
Top superphosphate fertilizer (standard) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Egypt and Israel. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.9M | 31% |
| Egypt | $98.3M | 18% |
| Israel | $87.8M | 16% |
| India | $37.1M | 6.8% |
| Argentina | $23.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $23.7M | 4.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.7M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $12.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $12.2M | 2.2% |
| United States | $11.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $10.3M | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $9.8M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 51% of world imports, ahead of Australia and Paraguay. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 72% across 114 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $279.6M | 51% |
| Australia | $68.1M | 12% |
| Paraguay | $44.7M | 8.2% |
| Uruguay | $16.0M | 2.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $13.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $12.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $9.3M | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $8.0M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $5.8M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 1% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Argentina averaged $0.28 per kg and India $0.20 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 3103.19: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5). HS 3103 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
China exported $167.9 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Egypt (18%) and Israel (16%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
Brazil imported $279.6 million in 2024, 51% of world imports, ahead of Australia (12%) and Paraguay (8%). The top three importers together take 72%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
It was worth $548.2 million in 2024, about 2.40 million tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.14 billion. 71 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of superphosphate fertilizer (standard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Argentina averaged $0.28 per kg and India $0.20 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 superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
The HS code for superphosphate fertilizer (standard) is subheading 3103.19, 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 3103 page.
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