Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $199.1 million of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer in 2024 (353.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $199.1M | 353.0K t |
| 2023 | $125.2M | 256.8K t |
| 2022 | $208.2M | 245.7K t |
| 2021 | $168.3M | 278.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 207.1K t |
| 2019 | $103.1M | 281.5K t |
| 2018 | $106.1M | 198.2K t |
| 2017 | $37.4M | 156.4K t |
Where South Africa imports monoammonium phosphate fertilizer from
Russia alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $157.5M | 79% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.5M | 12% |
| China | $16.1M | 8.1% |
| Norway | $555K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $458K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $300K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $291K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $207K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $98K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported monoammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $62.6 million (80.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 90 countries for exports of this product. United States alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.7M | 57% |
| Zimbabwe | $14.3M | 23% |
| Zambia | $11.7M | 19% |
| Mauritius | $358K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $244K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $87K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $73K | 0.1% |
| Djibouti | $53K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $45K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $41K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3105.40): 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 3105.40: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate).
Common questions
What is the value of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported monoammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $199.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 353.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply monoammonium phosphate fertilizer to South Africa?
Russia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($157.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.4 million in 2017 to $199.1 million in 2024, an increase of 432%. The peak was 2022 at $208.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export monoammonium phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. South Africa exported $62.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $136.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for monoammonium phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for monoammonium phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.40. 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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