Potassium fertilizer imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $137.8 million of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (295.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $137.8M | 295.2K t |
| 2023 | $171.7M | 137.7K t |
| 2022 | $171.7M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $85.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 118.8K t |
| 2019 | $75.9M | 171.9K t |
| 2018 | $63.7M | 149.0K t |
| 2017 | $53.3M | 23.4K t |
Where Egypt imports potassium fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Jordan accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $100.3M | 73% |
| Belgium | $25.7M | 19% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $711K | 0.5% |
| China | $332K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $195K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 0.1% |
| India | $74K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 76% |
| 3104.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate | 23% |
| 3104.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $129.1 million of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (138.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Algeria (20%), United States (14%), Morocco (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $25.3M | 20% |
| United States | $18.5M | 14% |
| Morocco | $17.2M | 13% |
| Brazil | $9.8M | 7.6% |
| Peru | $8.8M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $5.7M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 4% |
| India | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Egypt?
Egypt imported potassium fertilizer worth $137.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Egypt?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($100.3 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.3 million in 2017 to $137.8 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $171.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Egypt exported $129.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United States and Morocco. That compares with imports of $137.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (76% of the value) and 3104.30 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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