Urea fertilizer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in urea fertilizer was worth $20.54 billion in 2024, about 56.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $20.54B | 56.28M t |
| 2023 | $24.15B | 57.34M t |
| 2022 | $41.32B | 59.94M t |
| 2021 | $26.00B | 59.01M t |
| 2020 | $15.39B | 58.28M t |
| 2019 | $16.13B | 56.25M t |
| 2018 | $14.24B | 49.13M t |
| 2017 | $12.56B | 50.88M t |
Top urea fertilizer exporting countries
Exports are led by Russia (16%), Oman (13%) and Qatar (9%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.26B | 16% |
| Oman | $2.69B | 13% |
| Qatar | $1.80B | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.63B | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $1.51B | 7.4% |
| Algeria | $1.02B | 5% |
| Nigeria | $974.2M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $790.1M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $765.0M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $565.9M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $490.2M | 2.4% |
| United States | $471.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.91B | 14% |
| India | $2.14B | 10% |
| United States | $1.87B | 9.1% |
| Australia | $1.43B | 7% |
| Thailand | $921.7M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $880.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $607.0M | 3% |
| Mexico | $564.8M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $531.1M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $415.7M | 2% |
| Argentina | $391.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $358.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $0.40 per kg and Qatar $0.34 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution. HS 3102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most urea fertilizer?
Russia exported $3.26 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Oman (13%) and Qatar (9%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most urea fertilizer?
Brazil imported $2.91 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in urea fertilizer?
It was worth $20.54 billion in 2024, about 56.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $41.32 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $0.40 per kg and Qatar $0.34 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 urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10, 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.
How can I find urea fertilizer buyers and suppliers?
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