Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $852.2 million (1.60 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 86 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.64 billion.
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 | $852.2M | 1.60M t |
| 2023 | $956.7M | 1.79M t |
| 2022 | $1.64B | 1.98M t |
| 2021 | $948.5M | 1.93M t |
| 2020 | $650.3M | 1.98M t |
| 2019 | $681.1M | 1.78M t |
| 2018 | $743.1M | 1.90M t |
| 2017 | $642.0M | 1.80M t |
Where the United States exports nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer to
One buyer market dominates: Brazil accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $479.9M | 56% |
| Canada | $252.4M | 30% |
| Argentina | $60.6M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $16.9M | 2% |
| Paraguay | $16.6M | 2% |
| China | $4.8M | 0.6% |
| Chile | $4.8M | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | $3.5M | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $2.8M | 0.3% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $62.5 million (86.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Lithuania accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $56.5M | 90% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $459K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $453K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $430K | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $387K | 0.6% |
| China | $215K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $99K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exports (HS 3105.59): 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 3105.59: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer exported by the United States?
The United States exported nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer worth $852.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.60 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 86 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from the United States?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($479.9 million), followed by Canada (30%) and Argentina (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $642.0 million in 2017 to $852.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $1.64 billion. Over 8 years the average was $889.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer?
Yes. The United States imported $62.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $789.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer is subheading 3105.59. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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