Diammonium phosphate fertilizer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $5.0 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.6 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 | $5.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Uganda imports diammonium phosphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 71% |
| Kenya | $860K | 17% |
| China | $388K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 3% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported diammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply diammonium phosphate fertilizer to Uganda?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Kenya (17%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of diammonium phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 12% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2018 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.0 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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