How much phosphate rock does United States produce?
United States is the 3rd largest producer of phosphate rock: 20 million tonnes in 2025, 8% of the world's 250 million tonnes (USGS MCS).
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United States's phosphate rock production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 million tonnes | 8% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United States as a buyer of phosphate rock
United States imported $325.5 million of phosphate rock (HS 2510) in 2024, 6.2% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $325.5 million of phosphate rock imports in 2024, 100% came from Peru and 0% from the United Kingdom, among 15 suppliers. Largest sources: Peru (100%), United Kingdom (0.2%), Canada (0.1%), South Korea (0.1%), Israel (<0.1%).
The phosphate rock price United States sells into
The benchmark price, Morocco, 70% BPL, FOB Casablanca, was $170/t in September 2026, up 11% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 42% a year, calmer in 73% 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 rock price history.
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