NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of npk fertilizer (compound) by the United States reached $151.0 million in 2024 (268.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $151.0M | 268.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.8M | 390.3K t |
| 2022 | $173.9M | 358.7K t |
| 2021 | $89.2M | 225.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.3M | 211.1K t |
| 2019 | $79.5M | 244.8K t |
| 2018 | $73.5M | 200.8K t |
| 2017 | $82.9M | 213.2K t |
Where the United States exports npk fertilizer (compound) to
The largest buyer markets were Benin (48%), Canada (14%), Mexico (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $72.4M | 48% |
| Canada | $20.5M | 14% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 5.5% |
| Guyana | $4.9M | 3.2% |
| China | $3.2M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Ecuador | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) imports to the United States
Imports of npk fertilizer (compound) by the United States reached $139.9 million in 2024 (200.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Canada (27%), Norway (25%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+910% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $37.3M | 27% |
| Norway | $35.3M | 25% |
| Finland | $13.8M | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $13.0M | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $10.4M | 7.4% |
| France | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States npk fertilizer (compound) exports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) exported by the United States?
The United States exported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $151.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 268.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries buy npk fertilizer (compound) from the United States?
Benin was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($72.4 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Mexico (6%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 95 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of npk fertilizer (compound) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $82.9 million in 2017 to $151.0 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $173.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. The United States imported $139.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Norway and Finland. That compares with exports of $151.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. 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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