NPK fertilizer (compound) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $20.8 million of npk fertilizer (compound) in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $115.4 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 | $20.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 56.0K t |
| 2022 | $115.4M | 111.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 11.6K t |
Where Egypt imports npk fertilizer (compound) from
Most of the value came from Spain (21%), Netherlands (18%), Jordan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 18% |
| Jordan | $3.3M | 16% |
| Chile | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $837K | 4% |
| Belgium | $488K | 2.3% |
| China | $444K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 121% above the world average of $0.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $18.6 million of npk fertilizer (compound) in 2024 (25.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (24%), Ukraine (14%), Algeria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $4.5M | 24% |
| Ukraine | $2.7M | 14% |
| Algeria | $2.3M | 13% |
| United States | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Togo | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Sudan | $652K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $518K | 2.8% |
| Libya | $476K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $460K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt npk fertilizer (compound) imports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply npk fertilizer (compound) to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Jordan (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of npk fertilizer (compound) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $115.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. Egypt exported $18.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Ukraine and Algeria. That compares with imports of $20.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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