🇺🇸 United States imports of phosphate fertilizer: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $390.9 million of phosphate fertilizer in 2024 (823.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of phosphate fertilizer by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390.9M | 823.8K t |
| 2023 | $295.1M | 621.0K t |
| 2022 | $330.2M | 467.3K t |
| 2021 | $267.5M | 555.5K t |
| 2020 | $92.5M | 348.4K t |
| 2019 | $72.1M | 214.4K t |
| 2018 | $152.4M | 437.7K t |
| 2017 | $98.9M | 336.2K t |
Where the United States imports phosphate fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Israel (47%), Morocco (15%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $181.8M | 47% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $58.1M | 15% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $55.1M | 14% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $44.2M | 11% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $32.1M | 8.2% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $10.2M | 2.6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $8.5M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $191K | 0.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $135K | 0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $123K | 0% |
Types of phosphate fertilizer under HS 3103
| 3103.11 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) | 82% |
| 3103.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103 | 18% |
| 3103.19 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3103.
Average import price of phosphate fertilizer
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.35. 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.
The United States also exports phosphate fertilizer
Exports of phosphate fertilizer by the United States reached $19.6 million in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (25%), Colombia (24%), Guyana (19%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.8M | 25% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $4.6M | 24% |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | $3.7M | 19% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.6M | 8% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $661K | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $594K | 3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $276K | 1.4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $253K | 1.3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $246K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic.
Phosphate fertilizer trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of phosphate fertilizer imported by the United States?
The United States imported phosphate fertilizer worth $390.9 million in 2024 (823.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import phosphate fertilizer from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Israel (47%), Morocco (15%), Russia (14%).
What is the average import price of phosphate fertilizer in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.35 per kg.
Does the United States export phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. The United States exported phosphate fertilizer worth $19.6 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Colombia, Guyana.
What is the HS code for phosphate fertilizer?
Phosphate fertilizer falls under HS heading 3103 (Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading phosphate fertilizer with the United States?
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