🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of phosphate fertilizer: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported phosphate fertilizer worth $9.7 million (14.4 thousand tonnes). That is 86% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $123.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of phosphate fertilizer by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.2M | 120.6K t |
| 2022 | $123.1M | 204.9K t |
| 2021 | $251K | 281 t |
| 2020 | $486K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 58.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports phosphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $9.2M | 95% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $137K | 1.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $122K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $93K | 1% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $71K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $38K | 0.4% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Types of phosphate fertilizer under HS 3103
| 3103.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103 | 95% |
| 3103.11 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) | 3.3% |
| 3103.19 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3103.
Average import price of phosphate fertilizer
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 91% above the world average of $0.35. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic.
Phosphate fertilizer trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of phosphate fertilizer imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported phosphate fertilizer worth $9.7 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import phosphate fertilizer from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Egypt (95%), India (1%), United Kingdom (1%).
What is the average import price of phosphate fertilizer in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.35 per kg.
What is the HS code for phosphate fertilizer?
Phosphate fertilizer falls under HS heading 3103 (Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading phosphate fertilizer with the United Arab Emirates?
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