Potassium fertilizer exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported potassium fertilizer worth $991.5 million (3.14 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.57 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $991.5M | 3.14M t |
| 2023 | $1.50B | 3.43M t |
| 2022 | $2.57B | 3.80M t |
| 2021 | $978.8M | 3.44M t |
| 2020 | $900.2M | 3.52M t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 3.28M t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 3.65M t |
| 2017 | $873.9M | 3.54M t |
Where Israel exports potassium fertilizer to
Most of it went to Brazil (32%), China (19%), United States (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $321.9M | 33% |
| China | $186.5M | 19% |
| United States | $108.2M | 11% |
| India | $75.6M | 7.6% |
| Paraguay | $46.3M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $31.3M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $30.4M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $29.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $25.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $25.4M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 98% |
| 3104.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 | 1.8% |
| 3104.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 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 imports to Israel
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Israel reached $4.2 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (41%), Egypt (22%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 41% |
| Egypt | $917K | 22% |
| Poland | $746K | 18% |
| Italy | $247K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $174K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $161K | 3.8% |
| United States | $87K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $75K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $32K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 exported by Israel?
Israel exported potassium fertilizer worth $991.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.14 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 117 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy potassium fertilizer from Israel?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($321.9 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Paraguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 7% 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 exports of potassium fertilizer from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $873.9 million in 2017 to $991.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $2.57 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Israel imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Egypt and Poland. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $987.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (98% of the value) and 3104.90 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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