Potassium nitrate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported potassium nitrate worth $102.6 million (122.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 5% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102.6M | 122.0K t |
| 2023 | $97.8M | 111.7K t |
| 2022 | $114.6M | 117.7K t |
| 2021 | $79.5M | 118.3K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 99.0K t |
| 2019 | $70.8M | 110.0K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 84.4K t |
| 2017 | $64.3M | 104.8K t |
Where the United States imports potassium nitrate from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 88% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium nitrate exports from the United States
The United States exported $12.1 million of potassium nitrate in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (49%), Canada (28%), Brazil (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.9M | 49% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 28% |
| Brazil | $817K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $434K | 3.6% |
| China | $364K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $311K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $159K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $143K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $113K | 0.9% |
| France | $86K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by the United States?
The United States imported potassium nitrate worth $102.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 168 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to the United States?
Chile was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($90.4 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Jordan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium nitrate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.3 million in 2017 to $102.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $114.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export potassium nitrate?
Yes. The United States exported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $90.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. 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 2834 page.
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