Ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer by South Africa reached $74.8 million in 2024 (400.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $113.9 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 | $74.8M | 400.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 306.5K t |
| 2022 | $113.9M | 326.5K t |
| 2021 | $75.1M | 353.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 227.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 218.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.5M | 239.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 170.7K t |
Where South Africa imports ammonium sulphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.9M | 73% |
| Russia | $12.6M | 17% |
| Madagascar | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $996K | 1.3% |
| United States | $476K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $429K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $337K | 0.5% |
| France | $70K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonium sulphate fertilizer exports from South Africa
Exports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer by South Africa reached $6.9 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.7M | 54% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 33% |
| Eswatini | $341K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $188K | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $126K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $125K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $43K | 0.6% |
| Comoros | $24K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $18K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.21): 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 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium sulphate fertilizer imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $74.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium sulphate fertilizer to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($54.9 million), followed by Russia (17%) and Madagascar (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $74.8 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2022 at $113.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $68.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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