Dicalcium phosphate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $34.3 million of dicalcium phosphate in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 75 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 41.8K t |
Where the United States exports dicalcium phosphate to
Most of it went to India (24%), Germany (13%), Canada (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $4.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 5% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $919K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 397% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Dicalcium phosphate imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported dicalcium phosphate worth $19.3 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Most of the value came from China (39%), India (29%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 39% |
| India | $5.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 21% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $555K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $490K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $98K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $57K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dicalcium phosphate exports (HS 2835.25): 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 2835.25: Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of dicalcium phosphate exported by the United States?
The United States exported dicalcium phosphate worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 75 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dicalcium phosphate from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of dicalcium phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 397% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dicalcium phosphate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import dicalcium phosphate?
Yes. The United States imported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dicalcium phosphate?
The HS code for dicalcium phosphate is subheading 2835.25. 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 2835 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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