Urea and ammonium nitrate solution trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in urea and ammonium nitrate solution was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 6.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $1.82B | 6.74M t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 6.89M t |
| 2022 | $4.15B | 7.13M t |
| 2021 | $2.57B | 8.46M t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 8.45M t |
| 2019 | $1.63B | 9.36M t |
| 2018 | $1.59B | 8.72M t |
| 2017 | $1.38B | 8.27M t |
Top urea and ammonium nitrate solution exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 58 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $495.0M | 27% |
| Russia | $348.0M | 19% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $298.8M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $201.0M | 11% |
| Canada | $143.9M | 7.9% |
| Lithuania | $98.2M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $47.1M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $43.9M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $33.5M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $30.9M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $15.6M | 0.9% |
| Algeria | $13.7M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (32%), France (22%) and Australia (7%). 117 countries imported it, and the top three take 62% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $592.7M | 33% |
| France | $402.9M | 22% |
| Australia | $134.6M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $116.0M | 6.4% |
| Argentina | $98.4M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $90.5M | 5% |
| Belgium | $64.9M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $37.1M | 2% |
| Germany | $29.6M | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $27.8M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $25.1M | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $25.0M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.31 per kg and Russia $0.24 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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The shipment records behind Urea and ammonium nitrate solution (HS 3102.80) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3102.80: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution. HS 3102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
The United States exported $495.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Russia (19%) and Trinidad and Tobago (16%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
The United States imported $592.7 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of France (22%) and Australia (7%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
It was worth $1.82 billion in 2024, about 6.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.15 billion. 58 countries reported exports and 117 reported imports.
What is the average price of urea and ammonium nitrate solution per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.31 per kg and Russia $0.24 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 urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
The HS code for urea and ammonium nitrate solution is subheading 3102.80, 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 3102 page.
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