Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $16.6 million (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $16.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 9.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports potassium sulphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.9M | 60% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 19% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Jordan | $831K | 5% |
| China | $518K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $324K | 2% |
| United States | $315K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $263K | 1.6% |
| France | $133K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $98K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium sulphate fertilizer exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $13.2 million of potassium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were South Africa (26%), Pakistan (19%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 19% |
| India | $1.4M | 10% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $678K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $674K | 5.1% |
| Sudan | $596K | 4.5% |
| Djibouti | $521K | 4% |
| Brazil | $494K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $398K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia potassium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export potassium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Pakistan and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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