U.S. Imports Of Major Nitrogen Compounds

This table presents detailed data on the quantities and values of major nitrogen compounds imported into the United States, including their gross weight, nitrogen content, and associated costs. These compounds are critical inputs for various industrial applications, most notably in agriculture as fertilizers, as well as in chemical manufacturing. Tracking import volumes and sources helps assess supply chain dynamics, market dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities that can impact domestic production and pricing in sectors reliant on nitrogen-based materials.

Analysis of the data reveals that total imports increased from 11,000 thousand metric tons in 2022 to 12,600 thousand metric tons in 2023, with nitrogen content rising from 4,970 to 5,160 thousand metric tons. Notable growth occurred in diammonium phosphate imports, which more than doubled from 513 to 1,230 thousand metric tons, driven primarily by Saudi Arabia (63%), Jordan (13%), and Australia (7%). Similarly, nitrogen solutions imports surged from 1,590 to 2,410 thousand metric tons, with Russia supplying 66% of this category. Conversely, imports of anhydrous ammonia declined from 2,350 to 2,090 thousand metric tons, and their value dropped sharply from $2.48 billion to $1.34 billion, despite Canada and Trinidad and Tobago remaining the top sources. Urea imports decreased slightly in volume from 4,570 to 4,460 thousand metric tons but saw a significant value reduction from $3.1 billion to $1.88 billion, with Russia, Qatar, and Algeria as leading suppliers. These shifts highlight evolving trade patterns and changing economic factors influencing the U.S. nitrogen compound market.