Urea fertilizer imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.7 million in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). That is 220% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.0 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 | $11.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 20.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports urea fertilizer from
Nigeria alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $9.8M | 84% |
| Egypt | $566K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $341K | 2.9% |
| France | $270K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $189K | 1.6% |
| United States | $106K | 0.9% |
| Latvia | $99K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $94K | 0.8% |
| China | $79K | 0.7% |
| India | $70K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported urea fertilizer worth $790.1 million (1.98 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 129 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Australia (36%), India (26%), United States (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $286.2M | 36% |
| India | $208.2M | 26% |
| United States | $57.1M | 7.2% |
| Malawi | $51.8M | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $40.4M | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $21.7M | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $21.2M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $21.2M | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $18.0M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $12.5M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported urea fertilizer worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 220% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to the United Arab Emirates?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $790.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, India and the United States. That compares with imports of $11.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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