Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.8 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 99% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $508.4 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 | $3.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $473.1M | 781.7K t |
| 2022 | $508.4M | 489.1K t |
| 2021 | $228.8M | 550.4K t |
| 2020 | $187.0M | 584.8K t |
| 2019 | $238.9M | 632.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 59.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 8.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (28%), India (23%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 39% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 31% |
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 25% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 3.4% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 0.7% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.32. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (23%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $508.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3102.30 (39% of the value) and 3102.60 (31%).
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