🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of potassium fertilizer: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $144.3 million of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (728.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $199.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of potassium fertilizer by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.3M | 728.1K t |
| 2023 | $195.9M | 781.8K t |
| 2022 | $199.6M | 803.8K t |
| 2021 | $127.9M | 760.2K t |
| 2020 | $92.2M | 711.7K t |
| 2019 | $76.9M | 559.7K t |
| 2018 | $62.6M | 327.6K t |
| 2017 | $77.9M | 455.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports potassium fertilizer to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (22%), India (12%), Poland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.9M | 22% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $16.7M | 12% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $16.7M | 12% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $12.9M | 8.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.8M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7.3M | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $6.9M | 4.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.2M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $4.7M | 3.3% |
Types of potassium fertilizer under HS 3104
| 3104.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 | 68% |
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 27% |
| 3104.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average export price of potassium fertilizer
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.30, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports potassium fertilizer
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported potassium fertilizer worth $127.3 million (348.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (42%), Israel (20%), Germany (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $53.6M | 42% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $25.5M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.6M | 15% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $13.1M | 10% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $6.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.9M | 3% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $1.2M | 1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $853K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $837K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $672K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Potassium fertilizer trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported potassium fertilizer worth $127.3 million in 2024 (348.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import potassium fertilizer from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (42%), Israel (20%), Germany (15%).
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.30 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported potassium fertilizer worth $144.3 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, India, Poland.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
Potassium fertilizer falls under HS heading 3104 (Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading potassium fertilizer with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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