In 2024, the
imported 5.1 million tons of urea, a 6.2% increase from the previous year. This followed a two-year decline from a recent peak of 8.1 million tons in 2015.
The U.S. typically relies on imports for approximately one-third of its total urea supply.
Recent Import Trends
| Year | Import Quantity (Metric Tons) | Import Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.1 million | $1.7 billion |
| 2023 | 4.8 million | $2.0 billion |
| 2022 | 5.3 million | $3.2 billion |
| 2021 | 6.3 million | $2.6 billion |
