Diammonium phosphate fertilizer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $103.0 million (152.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $152.2 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 | $103.0M | 152.4K t |
| 2023 | $119.1M | 209.7K t |
| 2022 | $135.6M | 181.2K t |
| 2021 | $152.2M | 255.5K t |
| 2020 | $110.4M | 323.5K t |
| 2019 | $103.5M | 254.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 35.8K t |
Where Kenya imports diammonium phosphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $62.4M | 61% |
| Morocco | $39.9M | 39% |
| China | $606K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $85K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diammonium phosphate fertilizer exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $5.8 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $4.4M | 75% |
| Uganda | $860K | 15% |
| Madagascar | $328K | 5.6% |
| Burundi | $237K | 4.1% |
| Somalia | $38K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya diammonium phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3105.30): 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 3105.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate).
Common questions
What is the value of diammonium phosphate fertilizer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $103.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply diammonium phosphate fertilizer to Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($62.4 million), followed by Morocco (39%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of diammonium phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diammonium phosphate fertilizer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $103.0 million in 2024, an increase of 748%. The peak was 2021 at $152.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export diammonium phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Madagascar. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $97.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diammonium phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for diammonium phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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