Exports: Ammonia
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U.S. exports of Ammonia totaled $36.42 million in March, a change of 7.34 percent from the same month one year ago. The change from one month ago was 35.41 percent. Among more than 1,260 commodity classifications, Ammonia ranked No. 436 in March. It had ranked No. 460 for the same month last year.
While Ammonia ranked No. 436 in March by value, it ranked No. 45 by tonnage. The top three U.S. markets by value for Ammonia exports in March were (1) Germany, (2) Italy, and (3) The Netherlands. Among the nation's more than 450 airports, seaports and border crossings, the top three by value were (1) Oil, (2) Gasoline, other fuels, and (3) Civilian aircraft, parts.
Top Markets
| Rank | Country | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | $29.5 million |
| 2 | Chile | $15.3 million |
| 3 | Mexico | $12.8 million |
| 4 | Germany | $11 million |
| 5 | The Netherlands | $6.8 million |
| 6 | Italy | $5.7 million |
| 7 | Turkey | $3.1 million |
| 8 | Finland | $2.9 million |
| 9 | United Kingdom | $2.6 million |
| 10 | Belgium | $1.5 million |
Top Gateways
| Rank | Port | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Freeport, Texas | $46.5 million |
| 2 | Port of Greater Baton Rouge, La. | $23.9 million |
| 3 | Port Laredo | $9.4 million |
| 4 | Port of Beaumont, Texas | $5.3 million |
| 5 | Port of New Orleans | $4.6 million |
| 6 | Eagle Pass | $3.3 million |
| 7 | Port of Houston | $583,975 |
| 8 | Port Miami | $569,568 |
| 9 | Port of New York | $315,056 |
| 10 | Blaine / Surrey Border Crossing, Wash. | $270,227 |
U.S. exports of Ammonia increased 23.22 percent through March to $96.09 million
U.S. exports of Ammonia increased 23.22 percent from $77.98 million to $96.09 million through the first three months of 2023 when compared to the same period the previous year, according to WorldCity analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
The category ranked 449 through March among the roughly 1,265 export commodity groupings as classified by Census. It ranked No. 345 for the last full year with a total value of $649.73 million, a $500.61 million, 335.72 percent increase from the 2021 total.
Through March of this year the leading markets were No. 1 Norway, No. 2 Chile, No. 3 Mexico, No. 4 Germany and No. 5 The Netherlands. The leading gateways were No. 1 Port Freeport, Texas, No. 2 Port of Greater Baton Rouge, La., No. 3 Port Laredo, No. 4 Port of Beaumont, Texas and No. 5 Port of New Orleans.
In the last previous full year, the leading markets were No. 1 Norway, No. 2 Mexico, No. 3 Israel, No. 4 Morocco and No. 5 Ireland. The leading gateways were No. 1 Port Freeport, Texas, No. 2 Port of Greater Baton Rouge, La., No. 3 Port of Beaumont, Texas, No. 4 Port Laredo and No. 5 Eagle Pass.
Looking at specific airports, seaports and border crossings, the top five through the first three months of the year were:
Highlights for the top five ports:
- Port Freeport, Texas rose 19.68 percent compared to last year to $46.5 million.
- Port of Greater Baton Rouge, La. rose 844.92 percent compared to last year to $23.91 million.
- Port Laredo fell 42.77 percent compared to last year to $9.44 million.
- Port of Beaumont, Texas totaled $5.35 million. The previous year, there were no exports in this category.
- Port of New Orleans rose 152241 percent compared to last year to $4.62 million.
There are several hundred airports, seaports and border crossings that handle international trade; they are, in turn, part of the roughly four dozen U.S. Customs districts.
Highlights for the top five foreign markets:
- U.S. exports to No. 1 Norway decreased $9.37 million, 24.1 percent, (30.69 percent market share).
- U.S. exports to No. 2 Chile increased $15.28 million, 0 percent, (15.9 percent market share).
- U.S. exports to No. 3 Mexico decreased $18.33 million, 58.97 percent, (13.27 percent market share).
- U.S. exports to No. 4 Germany increased $10.96 million, 365202 percent, (11.4 percent market share).
- U.S. exports to No. 5 The Netherlands increased $6.8 million, 0 percent, (7.08 percent market share).
All totaled, 78.35 percent of all these Ammonia exports from the United States were shipped to the top five markets through March of this year. That is equal to $75.28 million of the $96.09 million total.
All totaled, 93.47 percent of all these Ammonia exports from the United States were shipped from the top five Ports through March of this year. That is equal to $89.82 million of the $96.09 million total