Fertiliser distributors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fertiliser distributors by the United States reached $28.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 159 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.2 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 | $28.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $62.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports fertiliser distributors from
The largest suppliers were Canada (47%), Italy (18%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.2M | 47% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 18% |
| China | $2.6M | 9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $250K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $235K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $180K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.57 per kg, close to the world average of $13.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fertiliser distributors exports from the United States
Exports of fertiliser distributors by the United States reached $23.5 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.4M | 66% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Paraguay | $649K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $499K | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $362K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $247K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 1% |
| France | $218K | 0.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $214K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fertiliser distributors imports (HS 8432.42): 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 8432.42: Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributors.
Common questions
What is the value of fertiliser distributors imported by the United States?
The United States imported fertiliser distributors worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertiliser distributors to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Italy (18%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertiliser distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fertiliser distributors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $62.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export fertiliser distributors?
Yes. The United States exported $23.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertiliser distributors?
The HS code for fertiliser distributors is subheading 8432.42. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
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