Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer by the United States reached $41.3 million in 2024 (52.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.1 million.
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 | $41.3M | 52.0K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $63.1M | 62.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 53.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 37.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 23.0K t |
Where the United States exports nitrate and phosphate fertilizer to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.6M | 96% |
| Australia | $456K | 1.1% |
| Nicaragua | $443K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $109K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | $89K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $87K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $58K | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | $56K | 0.1% |
| Barbados | $42K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 65% above the world average of $0.48. 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.
Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported nitrate and phosphate fertilizer worth $6.6 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Turkey alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.7M | 86% |
| Canada | $409K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $158K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $139K | 2.1% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exports (HS 3105.51): 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 3105.51: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exported by the United States?
The United States exported nitrate and phosphate fertilizer worth $41.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 74 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($39.6 million), followed by Australia (1%) and Nicaragua (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $41.3 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2022 at $63.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. The United States imported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.51. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 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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