Diammonium phosphate fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diammonium phosphate fertilizer by Tanzania reached $84.3 million in 2024 (127.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $135.9 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 | $84.3M | 127.5K t |
| 2023 | $89.3M | 119.7K t |
| 2022 | $135.9M | 175.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 54.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 139.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 53.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 111.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 76.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports diammonium phosphate fertilizer from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $45.2M | 54% |
| Morocco | $39.1M | 46% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diammonium phosphate fertilizer exports from Tanzania
Exports of diammonium phosphate fertilizer by Tanzania reached $11.6 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $7.0M | 60% |
| Zambia | $4.6M | 40% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania diammonium phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3105.30): 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 3105.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate).
Common questions
What is the value of diammonium phosphate fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $84.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply diammonium phosphate fertilizer to Tanzania?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by Morocco (46%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of diammonium phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diammonium phosphate fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $84.3 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $135.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export diammonium phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $72.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diammonium phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for diammonium phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.30. 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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