Superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) by the United States reached $322.1 million in 2024 (696.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 118 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $322.1M | 696.1K t |
| 2023 | $211.8M | 443.8K t |
| 2022 | $246.3M | 331.8K t |
| 2021 | $216.3M | 471.3K t |
| 2020 | $84.8M | 330.9K t |
| 2019 | $70.8M | 211.3K t |
| 2018 | $146.3M | 420.1K t |
| 2017 | $89.5M | 307.6K t |
Where the United States imports superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) from
One supplier dominates: Israel accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) exports from the United States
Exports of superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) by the United States reached $331 thousand in 2024 (145 tonnes). Most of it went to Honduras (46%), South Africa (22%), Costa Rica (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $151K | 46% |
| South Africa | $72K | 22% |
| Costa Rica | $41K | 12% |
| Germany | $35K | 10% |
| Mexico | $18K | 5.6% |
| Colombia | $7K | 2% |
| Brazil | $4K | 1.1% |
| Panama | $2K | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) imports (HS 3103.11): 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 3103.11: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5).
Common questions
What is the value of superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) imported by the United States?
The United States imported superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) worth $322.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 118 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($174.5 million), followed by Morocco (18%) and Lebanon (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.5 million in 2017 to $322.1 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $173.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export superphosphate fertilizer (high grade)?
Yes. The United States exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Honduras, South Africa and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $321.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for superphosphate fertilizer (high grade)?
The HS code for superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) is subheading 3103.11. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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