Potassium nitrate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million of potassium nitrate in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.1 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 | $4.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 7.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports potassium nitrate from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (19%), Belgium (17%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $963K | 20% |
| Belgium | $858K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $834K | 17% |
| Chile | $679K | 14% |
| Germany | $454K | 9.2% |
| Denmark | $331K | 6.7% |
| United States | $311K | 6.3% |
| Slovakia | $233K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $140K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $138K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium nitrate exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported potassium nitrate worth $311 thousand (141 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (25%), Finland (21%), Spain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $78K | 25% |
| Finland | $66K | 21% |
| Spain | $42K | 13% |
| France | $37K | 12% |
| Ireland | $34K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 11% |
| Belgium | $16K | 5.1% |
| Guyana | $3K | 1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported potassium nitrate worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to the United Kingdom?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($963 thousand), followed by Belgium (17%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium nitrate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export potassium nitrate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Finland and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2834 page.
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