Single nitrogen fertilizer imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.4 million of single nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.5 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 | $3.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $789K | 428 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 806 t |
Where the United States imports single nitrogen fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Canada (28%), Netherlands (27%), Germany (26%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $936K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $912K | 27% |
| Germany | $890K | 26% |
| Dominican Republic | $625K | 19% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Single nitrogen fertilizer exports from the United States
Exports of single nitrogen fertilizer by the United States reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (40%), Uruguay (15%), Ecuador (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.2M | 40% |
| Uruguay | $465K | 15% |
| Ecuador | $286K | 9.2% |
| Colombia | $165K | 5.3% |
| Hong Kong | $164K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $145K | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $105K | 3.4% |
| Peru | $94K | 3% |
| Guatemala | $80K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $75K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States single nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102.29): 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 3102.29: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of single nitrogen fertilizer imported by the United States?
The United States imported single nitrogen fertilizer worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply single nitrogen fertilizer to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($936 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (27%) and Germany (26%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of single nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of single nitrogen fertilizer to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export single nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. The United States exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Uruguay and Ecuador. That compares with imports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for single nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for single nitrogen fertilizer is subheading 3102.29. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 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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