Fertiliser distributors imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fertiliser distributors by the United Kingdom reached $16.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.4 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 | $16.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fertiliser distributors from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Ireland (13%), Denmark (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.9M | 35% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 13% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 10% |
| United States | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| China | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $968K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $863K | 5.2% |
| India | $453K | 2.7% |
| France | $420K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.57 per kg, close to the world average of $13.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fertiliser distributors exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.8 million of fertiliser distributors in 2024 (288 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (22%), Lithuania (12%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $611K | 22% |
| Lithuania | $346K | 12% |
| Poland | $219K | 7.8% |
| Bulgaria | $185K | 6.6% |
| New Zealand | $164K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 5.5% |
| Norway | $148K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $114K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $81K | 2.9% |
| France | $72K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fertiliser distributors imports (HS 8432.42): 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 8432.42: Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributors.
Common questions
What is the value of fertiliser distributors imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fertiliser distributors worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 159 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertiliser distributors to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Ireland (13%) and Denmark (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertiliser distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fertiliser distributors to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $30.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fertiliser distributors?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Lithuania and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertiliser distributors?
The HS code for fertiliser distributors is subheading 8432.42. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 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 the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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