Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.2 million of potassium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.7 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 | $9.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 12.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports potassium sulphate fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Belgium (48%), Germany (26%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.4M | 48% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 17% |
| Egypt | $287K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $127K | 1.4% |
| United States | $123K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $79K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $53K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $36K | 0.4% |
| China | $26K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium sulphate fertilizer exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of potassium sulphate fertilizer by the United Kingdom reached $6.9 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kenya alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.7M | 68% |
| France | $737K | 11% |
| Zambia | $686K | 10% |
| Costa Rica | $560K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $35K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $30K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom potassium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2020 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export potassium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, France and Zambia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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