Potassium fertilizer imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.1 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $912K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $629K | 2.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports potassium fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Germany (33%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $871K | 42% |
| Germany | $686K | 33% |
| Turkey | $448K | 22% |
| Morocco | $27K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $27K | 1.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $13K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 99% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 0.7% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 50% 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported potassium fertilizer worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($871 thousand), followed by Germany (33%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $629 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (99% of the value) and 3104.90 (1%).
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