How much phosphate fertilizers do China export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $595.6 million in 2024, 17% of world exports of phosphatic fertilizers (HS 3103) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 16% of its phosphate fertilizers exports by value.
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China's phosphate fertilizers exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $595.6 million | 17% | 2.2 million t | $269 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 3103 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic).
Where China's phosphate fertilizers goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $981M | 16% |
| India | $643M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $587M | 9.5% |
| Bangladesh | $469M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $408M | 6.6% |
China as a buyer of phosphate fertilizers
Of its $796.1 million of phosphate fertilizers imports in 2024, 30% came from Norway and 22% from Russia, among 55 suppliers.
The phosphate fertilizers price China sells into
The benchmark price, DAP, FOB US Gulf, was $800.6/t in September 2026, up 3% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 24% a year, calmer in 57% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Phosphate fertilizers price history.
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