Potassium fertilizers (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported potassium fertilizers (other) worth $6.4 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 82% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $52.4 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 | $6.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $52.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 35.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 467 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports potassium fertilizers (other) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), Netherlands (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 18% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| South Africa | $544K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $449K | 7.1% |
| India | $201K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $178K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $171K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $48K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 256% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
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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 3104.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizers (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported potassium fertilizers (other) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizers (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 256% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizers (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for potassium fertilizers (other) is subheading 3104.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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