Urea fertilizer imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by the United States reached $1.87 billion in 2024 (5.12 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.25 billion.
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 | $1.87B | 5.12M t |
| 2023 | $2.04B | 4.83M t |
| 2022 | $3.25B | 5.35M t |
| 2021 | $2.34B | 5.75M t |
| 2020 | $1.20B | 4.26M t |
| 2019 | $1.47B | 4.74M t |
| 2018 | $1.63B | 5.68M t |
| 2017 | $1.52B | 6.09M t |
Where the United States imports urea fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Russia (24%), Qatar (19%), Canada (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $457.5M | 24% |
| Qatar | $362.1M | 19% |
| Canada | $260.4M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164.8M | 8.8% |
| Algeria | $157.0M | 8.4% |
| Nigeria | $119.6M | 6.4% |
| Oman | $93.8M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57.1M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $48.3M | 2.6% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $39.8M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported urea fertilizer worth $471.9 million (1.02 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Canada alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $295.5M | 63% |
| Chile | $55.2M | 12% |
| Benin | $25.0M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $14.5M | 3.1% |
| China | $10.9M | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $9.6M | 2% |
| Peru | $9.1M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $9.1M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $9.0M | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $8.7M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by the United States?
The United States imported urea fertilizer worth $1.87 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.12 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to the United States?
Russia was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($457.5 million), followed by Qatar (19%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.52 billion in 2017 to $1.87 billion in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $3.25 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.92 billion a year.
Does the United States also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. The United States exported $471.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Chile and Benin. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.40 billion a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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