Potassium fertilizers (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported potassium fertilizers (other) worth $7.4 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 398% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.9 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 | $7.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 56.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $919K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $846K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 769 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports potassium fertilizers (other) to
Zimbabwe alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.7M | 76% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 20% |
| Sri Lanka | $145K | 2% |
| United States | $53K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 0.4% |
| India | $20K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 132% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates potassium fertilizers (other) exports (HS 3104.90): 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 3104.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizers (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported potassium fertilizers (other) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 398% on 2023.
Which countries buy potassium fertilizers (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Zambia (20%) and Sri Lanka (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of potassium fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 132% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of potassium fertilizers (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 612%. The peak was 2022 at $49.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for potassium fertilizers (other) is subheading 3104.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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