Fertilizer and Nutrition Export from China – Updated Report
China continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s largest exporters of fertilizers and agricultural nutrients. The country supplies nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium fertilizers to more than 100 global markets, supporting crop nutrition needs across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
Below is the updated fertilizer and nutrient export overview with full reference links inserted in the text.
1. China’s Fertilizer Export Volume (2024–2025)
China exported 32.13 million tons of fertilizer in 2024, valued at approximately USD 8.71 billion.
Reference: Kelewell Fertilizer Trade Report 2024 – https://www.kelewell.de/en/post/china-s-fertilizer-trade-in-2024-ammonium-sulphate-grows-steadily
Trading Economics also reported that China exported USD 8.5 billion worth of fertilizers in 2024.
Reference: Trading Economics – https://tradingeconomics.com/china/exports/fertilizers
From January to September 2025, China exported 33.36 million tonnes, an increase of 45.4% year-on-year, reaching USD 9.888 billion.
Reference: King Quenson Industry Report – https://www.kingquenson.com/Industry_News/Chinas-fertilizer-exports.html
2. Key Nutrient & Fertilizer Products Exported
Ammonium Sulfate (Most Exported Product)
Ammonium sulfate accounted for 17 million tons or 51% of China’s fertilizer export volume in 2024.
Reference: IndexBox Market Overview – https://www.indexbox.io/blog/fertilizer-china-market-overview-2024/
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
China exported approximately 4.6 million tons of DAP in 2024.
Reference: IndexBox DAP Details – https://www.indexbox.io/blog/fertilizer-china-market-overview-2024-8/
Urea Fertilizer
Urea exports reached 4.2 million tons, around 13% of total exports in 2024.
Reference: IndexBox Urea Report – https://www.indexbox.io/blog/fertilizer-china-market-overview-2024/
Nutrient Equivalent (Pure N-P-K)
China exported 6.831 million tonnes of N-P-K nutrients between January–September 2025.
Reference: King Quenson – https://www.kingquenson.com/Industry_News/Chinas-fertilizer-exports.html
3. Top Export Destinations for Chinese Fertilizer
China exports fertilizers to India, Brazil, Vietnam, Myanmar, Australia, and more than 100 markets.
Reference: World Bank WITS Trade Map –
https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/CHN/year/2023/tradeflow/Exports/partner/ALL/product/31
China ranked among the top global fertilizer exporters by value in 2024.
Reference: FSHOW Fertilizer Export Ranking –
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fshow_ranking-of-major-fertilizer-exporting-countries-activity-7341342882320060419-Bnfw
4. Market Dynamics & Export Challenges
Decline in Value, Rise in Volume
Although volumes increased significantly, export value declined in 2024 due to international market price drops.
Reference: Kelewell – https://www.kelewell.de/en/post/china-s-fertilizer-trade-in-2024-ammonium-sulphate-grows-steadily
Export Restrictions
China has placed stricter controls on specific fertilizer categories such as urea and phosphate products.
Reference: Kelewell – https://www.kelewell.de/en/post/china-s-fertilizer-trade-in-2024-ammonium-sulphate-grows-steadily
Growth in Ammonium Sulfate Exports
Because ammonium sulfate faces fewer restrictions, export volumes continue to rise steadily.
Reference: Kelewell – same link above.
Future Outlook
IndexBox reports strong growth potential for China’s global fertilizer market due to rising international demand.
Reference: IndexBox – https://www.indexbox.io/blog/fertilizer-china-market-overview-2024/
5. Impact on Global Agriculture
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China’s massive fertilizer production capacity helps keep global prices stable.
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Import-dependent nations benefit from the low cost and consistent supply.
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Policy changes in China can create price fluctuations in international markets.
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A large share of Asian and South American crop fertilizer inputs come from China.
6. Recommendations for Importers & Agribusiness
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Diversify supply sources even if China remains the cheapest supplier.
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Track China’s export policies closely to anticipate supply chain disruptions.
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Build long-term contracts with Chinese exporters for guaranteed pricing.
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Monitor shipping cost changes, especially for bulk fertilizers.
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