Potassium phosphate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium phosphate by Egypt reached $5.6 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 843 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Egypt imports potassium phosphate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 84% |
| Russia | $303K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $194K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $114K | 2% |
| Israel | $111K | 2% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.8% |
| United States | $55K | 1% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.78, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt potassium phosphate imports (HS 2835.24): 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 2835.24: Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium phosphate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported potassium phosphate worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium phosphate to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Russia (5%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium phosphate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium phosphate?
The HS code for potassium phosphate is subheading 2835.24. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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