Ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $41.2 million of ammonium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (182.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $119.1 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 | $41.2M | 182.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.5M | 145.3K t |
| 2022 | $119.1M | 236.7K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 190.4K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 220.4K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 258.2K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 230.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.7M | 225.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ammonium sulphate fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (37%), Belgium (26%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.2M | 37% |
| Belgium | $10.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 11% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $950K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $791K | 1.9% |
| Latvia | $766K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $671K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $554K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
Ammonium sulphate fertilizer exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $1.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $675K | 65% |
| Poland | $164K | 16% |
| Egypt | $67K | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $40K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $37K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $29K | 2.8% |
| Armenia | $9K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.21): 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 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium sulphate fertilizer imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $41.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium sulphate fertilizer to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.7 million in 2017 to $41.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $119.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Poland and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $40.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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