NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of npk fertilizer (compound) by Saudi Arabia reached $49.3 million in 2024 (84.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $109.8 million.
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 | $49.3M | 84.5K t |
| 2023 | $69.6M | 99.4K t |
| 2022 | $71.2M | 83.0K t |
| 2021 | $109.8M | 206.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 95.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 72.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 51.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 12.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports npk fertilizer (compound) to
The largest buyer markets were India (28%), Algeria (27%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $19.3 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (16%), Spain (12%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 16% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| France | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $989K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $735K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $699K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia npk fertilizer (compound) exports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy npk fertilizer (compound) from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Algeria (27%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of npk fertilizer (compound) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. The peak was 2021 at $109.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. 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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