Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported nitrate and phosphate fertilizer worth $17.5 million (29.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.8M | 76.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $206K | 211 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 75 t |
Where Turkey exports nitrate and phosphate fertilizer to
The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), Gambia (27%), Romania (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 32% |
| Gambia | $4.7M | 27% |
| Romania | $4.6M | 26% |
| Moldova | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $37K | 0.2% |
| Uruguay | $34K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $25K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $20K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $13K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.48. 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.
Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer imports to Turkey
Imports of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer by Turkey reached $7.9 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Russia alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $7.3M | 93% |
| Germany | $194K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $108K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 0.8% |
| France | $28K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exports (HS 3105.51): 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 3105.51: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nitrate and phosphate fertilizer worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 74 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the Gambia (27%) and Romania (26%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.51. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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