Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic

HS v2022 Code: 3103

About fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic

HS code 3103 covers a range of mineral or chemical fertilizers that are primarily phosphatic in nature. These fertilizers play a crucial role in modern agriculture, helping to enhance soil fertility and boost crop yields. As a key input for the agricultural sector, the phosphatic fertilizer industry is closely tied to global food production and food security.

Production process

The production of phosphatic fertilizers typically involves the processing of phosphate rock, a naturally occurring mineral. This rock is mined, crushed, and then treated with sulfuric acid or other chemicals to extract the phosphorus content. The resulting phosphoric acid or phosphate salts are then further processed and blended with other nutrients, such as nitrogen and potassium, to create the final fertilizer products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the phosphatic fertilizer industry include phosphate rock, sulfuric acid, and other chemical reagents. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized mining and processing equipment, as well as energy sources such as electricity and natural gas to power the production facilities. Transportation infrastructure, such as railways and ports, is also crucial for the distribution of these fertilizers to global markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the phosphatic fertilizer industry are various formulations of phosphate-based fertilizers, including superphosphates, triple superphosphates, and ammonium phosphates. These fertilizers are widely used in 0101 Agriculture, 0102 Horticulture, and 0103 Forestry to enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. The outputs of this industry are also consumed by 2103 Food manufacturing and 2104 Animal feed production sectors, as they are essential for maintaining soil health and crop productivity.

Family tree for fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3103'>3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3101'>3101: Fertilizers; animal or vegetable, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3102'>3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3104'>3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3105'>3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg</a>"]

    B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310311'>310311: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310319'>310319: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310390'>310390: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103</a>"]


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