Potassium fertilizer imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported potassium fertilizer worth $53.2 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $219.5 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 | $53.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $219.5M | 114.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.1M | 175.4K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 226.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 95.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 137.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports potassium fertilizer from
Russia alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $49.2M | 93% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 2% |
| Chile | $913K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $773K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $514K | 1% |
| Turkey | $262K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $151K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $125K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $107K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 93% |
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 7.4% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.25 per kg, 2317% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported potassium fertilizer worth $53.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Nigeria?
Russia was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($49.2 million), followed by Israel (2%) and Chile (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.25 per kg in 2024, 2317% above the world average of $0.30 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 fertilizer to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $53.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $219.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 3104.30 (93% of the value) and 3104.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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