Ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer by the United States reached $347.9 million in 2024 (1.06 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 175 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $347.9M | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $320.7M | 923.2K t |
| 2022 | $386.4M | 744.9K t |
| 2021 | $221.5M | 816.5K t |
| 2020 | $180.8M | 837.4K t |
| 2019 | $112.7M | 529.3K t |
| 2018 | $81.6M | 412.0K t |
| 2017 | $82.5M | 425.9K t |
Where the United States imports ammonium sulphate fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Canada (42%), Belgium (22%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonium sulphate fertilizer exports from the United States
Exports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer by the United States reached $125.1 million in 2024 (536.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 91 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Peru (25%), Canada (21%), Dominican Republic (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $31.5M | 25% |
| Canada | $25.8M | 21% |
| Dominican Republic | $13.6M | 11% |
| Brazil | $13.0M | 10% |
| Paraguay | $7.4M | 5.9% |
| Honduras | $6.1M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| Colombia | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $3.3M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.21): 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 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium sulphate fertilizer imported by the United States?
The United States imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $347.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium sulphate fertilizer to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($147.2 million), followed by Belgium (22%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.5 million in 2017 to $347.9 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. The peak was 2022 at $386.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $216.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. The United States exported $125.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Peru, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $222.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21. 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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