Minerals commodity
Phosphate Rock
Tanzania, Uganda. Used for fertiliser.
At a glance
- Family
- Industrial Minerals
- Sector
- Minerals
- HS code
- 2510.10
Source Phosphate Rock
Verified phosphate rock, inspected and contract-ready.
Frequently asked
- What is Phosphate Rock?
- Tanzania, Uganda. Used for fertiliser.
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