SITCSection 5

Superphosphate Fertilizers

Name: Superphosphate Fertilizers (SITC 56222) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$22.3MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 56222

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SITCSection 5

Superphosphate Fertilizers

$22.3MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 56222

U.S. imports of superphosphate fertilizers (SITC 56222) totaled $22.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Superphosphate Fertilizers imports of $22.3M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Superphosphates — including single superphosphate (SSP) and triple superphosphate (TSP) — are produced by acidulating phosphate rock and differ primarily in their phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) concentration, with TSP carrying roughly three times the nutrient density of SSP. The phosphate fertilizer sector has been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings targeting imports from major producing countries, and the current trade-remedy landscape for superphosphates should be reviewed before contracting. Superphosphates are a foundational phosphatic fertilizer for pasture and grain production, and their import volumes track closely with domestic phosphate rock processing capacity and global phosphate market cycles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the classification distinction between single superphosphate and triple superphosphate for trade purposes?

Both SSP and TSP fall within the superphosphate fertilizer heading, but they differ significantly in P₂O₅ content — SSP typically contains around 16–20% P₂O₅ while TSP contains 44–48%. At the HTS level, these grades may be separated into distinct tariff lines, and antidumping duty orders may define scope by P₂O₅ concentration or by production method. Importers should confirm which grade their product represents and whether it falls within the scope of any active order.

How does the global phosphate rock supply chain affect superphosphate import availability?

Superphosphate production is upstream-constrained by phosphate rock mining, which is geographically concentrated in a small number of countries. Disruptions to rock supply — whether from export restrictions, mining capacity changes, or logistics bottlenecks — can ripple quickly into superphosphate availability and pricing. Importers with large seasonal procurement needs often use forward contracts or maintain safety stock to buffer against supply interruptions.

U.S. imports of superphosphate fertilizers (SITC 56222) totaled $22.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Superphosphate Fertilizers imports of $22.3M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Superphosphates — including single superphosphate (SSP) and triple superphosphate (TSP) — are produced by acidulating phosphate rock and differ primarily in their phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) concentration, with TSP carrying roughly three times the nutrient density of SSP. The phosphate fertilizer sector has been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings targeting imports from major producing countries, and the current trade-remedy landscape for superphosphates should be reviewed before contracting. Superphosphates are a foundational phosphatic fertilizer for pasture and grain production, and their import volumes track closely with domestic phosphate rock processing capacity and global phosphate market cycles.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $22.3M; from 8 countries
Exports: $709K
Trade balance: Deficit of $21.6M; net importer

YTD $70.6M (April 2026) · 14 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
ISRAEL	$22.3M	--	-$22.3M
COLOMBIA	--	$709K	+$709K
CANADA	$35K	--	-$35K
MACAU	$8K	--	-$8K
MEXICO	$3K	--	-$3K

ISRAEL

Imports$22.3M

Exports--

Balance-$22.3M

COLOMBIA

Imports--

Exports$709K

Balance+$709K

CANADA

Imports$35K

Exports--

Balance-$35K

MACAU

Imports$8K

Exports--

Balance-$8K

MEXICO

Imports$3K

Exports--

Balance-$3K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the classification distinction between single superphosphate and triple superphosphate for trade purposes?

Both SSP and TSP fall within the superphosphate fertilizer heading, but they differ significantly in P₂O₅ content — SSP typically contains around 16–20% P₂O₅ while TSP contains 44–48%. At the HTS level, these grades may be separated into distinct tariff lines, and antidumping duty orders may define scope by P₂O₅ concentration or by production method. Importers should confirm which grade their product represents and whether it falls within the scope of any active order.

How does the global phosphate rock supply chain affect superphosphate import availability?

Superphosphate production is upstream-constrained by phosphate rock mining, which is geographically concentrated in a small number of countries. Disruptions to rock supply — whether from export restrictions, mining capacity changes, or logistics bottlenecks — can ripple quickly into superphosphate availability and pricing. Importers with large seasonal procurement needs often use forward contracts or maintain safety stock to buffer against supply interruptions.