Urea and ammonium nitrate solution imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea and ammonium nitrate solution by the United Kingdom reached $116.0 million in 2024 (478.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $281.2 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 | $116.0M | 478.7K t |
| 2023 | $134.8M | 385.1K t |
| 2022 | $281.2M | 457.5K t |
| 2021 | $107.8M | 319.7K t |
| 2020 | $83.9M | 496.4K t |
| 2019 | $88.7M | 483.8K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 513.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 347.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports urea and ammonium nitrate solution from
Most of the value came from United States (46%), Netherlands (19%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.5M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $21.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 14% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $15.7M | 14% |
| Lithuania | $5.5M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $4.0M | 3.5% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea and ammonium nitrate solution exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of urea and ammonium nitrate solution by the United Kingdom reached $476 thousand in 2024 (228 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $336K | 71% |
| Bulgaria | $72K | 15% |
| Germany | $33K | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $14K | 3% |
| Denmark | $7K | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $7K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom urea and ammonium nitrate solution imports (HS 3102.80): 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 3102.80: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea and ammonium nitrate solution imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported urea and ammonium nitrate solution worth $116.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 117 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea and ammonium nitrate solution to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea and ammonium nitrate solution per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea and ammonium nitrate solution to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $116.0 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $281.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $115.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea and ammonium nitrate solution?
The HS code for urea and ammonium nitrate solution is subheading 3102.80. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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