Potassium phosphate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported potassium phosphate worth $64.8 million (25.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $91.2 million.
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 | $64.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.2M | 33.2K t |
| 2021 | $66.3M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 31.5K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 27.1K t |
Where the United States imports potassium phosphate from
Most of the value came from Israel (29%), Germany (19%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $19.0M | 29% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 20% |
| France | $10.9M | 17% |
| Mexico | $10.5M | 16% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| China | $2.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $930K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $861K | 1.3% |
| India | $746K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
Potassium phosphate exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported potassium phosphate worth $30.3 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Singapore (35%), Germany (22%), Mexico (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $10.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 22% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 9.9% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 9.6% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $899K | 3% |
| India | $735K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $694K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $545K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $347K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States potassium phosphate imports (HS 2835.24): 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 2835.24: Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium phosphate imported by the United States?
The United States imported potassium phosphate worth $64.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 165 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium phosphate to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Germany (19%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium phosphate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $64.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $91.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export potassium phosphate?
Yes. The United States exported $30.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Germany and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium phosphate?
The HS code for potassium phosphate is subheading 2835.24. 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 2835 page.
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