Urea fertilizer imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by the United Kingdom reached $299.4 million in 2024 (914.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $997.2 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 | $299.4M | 914.3K t |
| 2023 | $399.4M | 965.4K t |
| 2022 | $997.2M | 1.30M t |
| 2021 | $300.8M | 717.9K t |
| 2020 | $214.3M | 817.3K t |
| 2019 | $224.1M | 668.5K t |
| 2018 | $284.2M | 988.3K t |
| 2017 | $195.6M | 819.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports urea fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Egypt (18%), Russia (18%), Algeria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $53.5M | 18% |
| Russia | $53.0M | 18% |
| Algeria | $48.7M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $48.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $36.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $21.6M | 7.2% |
| France | $10.8M | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $6.8M | 2.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.8M | 1.6% |
| United States | $2.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million of urea fertilizer in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (48%), Netherlands (24%), France (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.6M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 24% |
| France | $642K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $605K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $437K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $404K | 2.9% |
| India | $305K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $292K | 2.1% |
| United States | $220K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported urea fertilizer worth $299.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Algeria (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $195.6 million in 2017 to $299.4 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $997.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $364.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $285.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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