HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2510.10 – Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk; unground

HS code 2510.10 is the 6-digit subheading for natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk, unground. It is used for phosphate rock, apatite, phosphorite, guano (fossilized) and aluminium calcium phosphate ore.

What HS 2510.10 covers

This code covers raw, unground forms of natural phosphates, primarily used as a fundamental input for the fertilizer industry. These minerals are crucial for agricultural productivity, supplying phosphorus, an essential plant nutrient. Major importers are countries with large agricultural sectors and limited domestic phosphate reserves, such as India, Brazil, and various European nations. Exporters typically include countries rich in phosphate deposits like Morocco, China, and the United States. Key things to know include the importance of its P2O5 content for quality assessment, its role in producing phosphoric acid and superphosphates, and the environmental considerations related to mining and processing. The global trade in unground phosphate rock is a significant indicator of agricultural demand and the health of the fertilizer market, often influenced by commodity prices and geopolitical factors affecting supply chains. Its raw state means further processing is always required before end-use.

Covers
  • Phosphate rock
  • Apatite
  • Phosphorite
  • Guano (fossilized)
  • Aluminium calcium phosphate ore
  • Phosphatic chalk (raw)
  • Sedimentary phosphate deposits
Examples
  • OCP Group (Morocco) phosphate rock
  • PhosAgro (Russia) apatite concentrate
  • Mosaic Company (USA) phosphate rock
  • Ma'aden (Saudi Arabia) phosphate ore

Codes often confused with 2510.10

Common mistake. This code might be confused with 251020 (ground phosphates) if the material has undergone any grinding, or with 3103 (mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic) if it's already processed into a fertilizer product.

2510.20Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk; ground31.03Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic

Top exporters and importers of HS code 251010, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251010 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 38% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Morocco $1.2B
  2. 2 Jordan* ~$784M
  3. 3 Peru* ~$575M

World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $952M
  2. 2 United States $368M
  3. 3 China $156M

World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 2510.10 2

Brazil splits HS 2510.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2510.10.10 Unground natural calcium phosphatesFosfatos de cálcio naturais
  2. 2510.10.90 Other unground phosphates and phosphatic chalkOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.10 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2510.10

What is HS code 251010?

HS code 251010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk; unground. This code covers raw, unground forms of natural phosphates, primarily used as a fundamental input for the fertilizer industry. These minerals are crucial for agricultural productivity, supplying phosphorus, an essential plant nutrient. Major importers are countries with large agricultural sectors and limited domestic phosphate reserves, such as India, Brazil, and various European nations. Exporters typically include countries rich in phosphate deposits like Morocco, China, and the United States. Key things to know include the importance of its P2O5 content for quality assessment, its role in producing phosphoric acid and superphosphates, and the environmental considerations related to mining and processing. The global trade in unground phosphate rock is a significant indicator of agricultural demand and the health of the fertilizer market, often influenced by commodity prices and geopolitical factors affecting supply chains. Its raw state means further processing is always required before end-use.

What products fall under HS code 251010?

Phosphate rock, Apatite, Phosphorite, Guano (fossilized), Aluminium calcium phosphate ore, Phosphatic chalk (raw), Sedimentary phosphate deposits

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251010?

This code might be confused with 251020 (ground phosphates) if the material has undergone any grinding, or with 3103 (mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic) if it's already processed into a fertilizer product.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251010?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251010 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($1.2B, 35% of world exports), Jordan (about $784M) and Peru (about $575M). World exports came to about $3.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 251010?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251010 in UN Comtrade data were India ($952M, 38% of world imports), the United States ($368M) and China ($156M). World imports came to about $2.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 251010 structured?

HS code 251010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251010?

Brazil splits HS code 251010 into 2 NCM codes: 2510.10.10 (Unground natural calcium phosphates), 2510.10.90 (Other unground phosphates and phosphatic chalk). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.