Phosphorus exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphorus by the United States reached $70.5 million in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 51 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $70.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $64.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $52.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $54.5M | 14.3K t |
Where the United States exports phosphorus to
Brazil alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $61.3M | 87% |
| Canada | $5.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $301K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $247K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $10K | 0% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, 33% above the world average of $3.82. 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.
Phosphorus imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported phosphorus worth $31.6 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 88 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Kazakhstan accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $15.8M | 50% |
| Vietnam | $13.7M | 43% |
| India | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| China | $276K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $177K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $122K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0% |
| Germany | $9K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States phosphorus exports (HS 2804.70): 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 2804.70: Phosphorus.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphorus exported by the United States?
The United States exported phosphorus worth $70.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 51 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphorus from the United States?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($61.3 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphorus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $3.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of phosphorus from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.5 million in 2017 to $70.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import phosphorus?
Yes. The United States imported $31.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kazakhstan, Vietnam and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphorus?
The HS code for phosphorus is subheading 2804.70. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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