Potassium fertilizer imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported potassium fertilizer worth $35.1 million (117.6 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.1M | 117.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 97.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.0M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 108.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 112.6K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 103.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 73.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 99.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports potassium fertilizer from
Canada alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.8M | 65% |
| Russia | $8.9M | 26% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $661K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $464K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $257K | 0.7% |
| France | $180K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $148K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $52K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 96% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 4.3% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of potassium fertilizer by Cote d'Ivoire reached $1.5 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $811K | 54% |
| Liberia | $428K | 29% |
| Senegal | $201K | 13% |
| Burkina Faso | $54K | 3.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported potassium fertilizer worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Cote d'Ivoire?
Canada was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Russia (26%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $56.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Liberia and Senegal. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (96% of the value) and 3104.30 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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