Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $57.6 million (144.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $107.6 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 | $57.6M | 144.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 98.0K t |
| 2022 | $107.6M | 168.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 109.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 128.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 59.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 51.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 68.4K t |
Where Turkey exports nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer to
Most of it went to Iraq (50%), Ukraine (20%), Cyprus (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $28.6M | 50% |
| Ukraine | $11.4M | 20% |
| Cyprus | $6.3M | 11% |
| Romania | $4.1M | 7.2% |
| Greece | $4.0M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $486K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $391K | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $372K | 0.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $362K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $350K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer imports to Turkey
Imports of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer by Turkey reached $51.1 million in 2024 (128.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $40.4M | 79% |
| China | $4.2M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| United States | $864K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $856K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $565K | 1.1% |
| Serbia | $175K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $141K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $82K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exports (HS 3105.59): 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 3105.59: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Ukraine (20%) and Cyprus (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below 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 nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $107.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer?
Yes. Turkey imported $51.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and Italy. That compares with exports of $57.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer is subheading 3105.59. 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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