NPK fertilizer (compound) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $141.1 million of npk fertilizer (compound) in 2024 (302.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $209.0 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 | $141.1M | 302.5K t |
| 2023 | $136.7M | 274.2K t |
| 2022 | $209.0M | 291.7K t |
| 2021 | $171.8M | 383.3K t |
| 2020 | $129.2M | 444.2K t |
| 2019 | $142.7M | 438.4K t |
| 2018 | $146.9M | 447.4K t |
| 2017 | $131.4M | 441.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports npk fertilizer (compound) from
Norway alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $94.6M | 67% |
| Finland | $11.4M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 7.5% |
| France | $6.2M | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 1% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $58.5 million (56.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (15%), Netherlands (10%), Iceland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $9.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 10% |
| Iceland | $5.5M | 9.4% |
| Norway | $4.9M | 8.3% |
| China | $4.0M | 6.9% |
| India | $2.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 3% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom npk fertilizer (compound) imports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $141.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply npk fertilizer (compound) to the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($94.6 million), followed by Finland (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of npk fertilizer (compound) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.4 million in 2017 to $141.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $209.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $58.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $82.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 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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