World - Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Urea and DAP (diammonium phosphate) are two commonly used fertilizers in agriculture to provide essential nutrients to plants. Both fertilizers have different chemical compositions and properties.
Urea is a white, crystalline solid with the chemical formula CO(NH2)2. It is a nitrogen-based fertilizer that contains a high concentration of nitrogen, around 46%. Urea is synthesized in laboratories by combining ammonia and carbon dioxide. It is highly soluble in water and can be easily applied through various methods like spraying or irrigation.
When applied to the soil, urea undergoes a process called hydrolysis, where it is converted into ammonium carbonate and then further breaks down to ammonia and carbon dioxide. This conversion is facilitated by the enzyme called urease, which is abundantly present in the soil. The ammonia released is then converted into ammonium ions, which are readily available for plant uptake.
Urea is considered a fast-acting fertilizer as it is quickly hydrolyzed into readily available nitrogen forms. Its solubility also makes it suitable for foliar application, where it can be absorbed directly through the leaves. However, it is important to note that urea is highly volatile, and a significant portion of the applied nitrogen can be lost to the atmosphere as ammonia gas, especially under high temperature and pH conditions.
DAP, on the other hand, is a solid fertilizer that consists of diammonium phosphate with the chemical formula (NH4)2HPO4. It is composed of nitrogen and phosphorus, with nitrogen content typically around 18% and phosphorus around 46%. DAP is produced by reacting phosphoric acid with ammonia.
When applied to the soil, DAP quickly dissolves and releases ammonium and phosphate ions. The ammonium ions serve as a source of nitrogen, while the phosphate ions provide phosphorus. Both nutrients are essential for plant growth and play crucial roles in various metabolic processes.
DAP is a suitable fertilizer for crops that require both nitrogen and phosphorus, such as cereal crops like wheat, corn, and rice. It is commonly used as a starter fertilizer during the early stages of plant growth. The solid nature of DAP makes it less volatile compared to urea, reducing the loss of nutrients to the atmosphere.
In summary, urea is primarily a nitrogen-based fertilizer, while DAP contains both nitrogen and phosphorus. Urea is highly soluble and fast-acting but prone to volatilization losses. DAP is a solid fertilizer, suitable for crops needing nitrogen and phosphorus and has lower volatilization potential compared to urea.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global fertilizer market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 4025 - Potassium nitrate
- FCL 4004 - Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and other mixtures with calcium carbonate
- FCL 4005 - Sodium nitrate
- FCL 4023 - Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
- FCL 4001 - Urea
- FCL 4002 - Ammonium sulphate
- FCL 4003 - Ammonium nitrate (AN)
- FCL 4006 - Urea and ammonium nitrate solutions (UAN)
- FCL 4016 - Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP)
- FCL 4021 - NPK fertilizers
- FCL 4014 - Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4022 - Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
- FCL 4027 - PK compounds
- FCL 4024 - Other NP compounds
- FCL 4008 - Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4012 - Superphosphates above 35%
- FCL 4013 - Superphosphates, other
- FCL 4018 - Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
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- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
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- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
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- Germany
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- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Fertilizer prices continue to ramp up due to a shortage in supply caused by lower output in EU countries. High natural gas costs shape that growth because gas accounts for up to 80% of variable costs in nitrogen fertilizer production. Urea prices spiked exceptionally high to $900 per ton in November 2021, gaining 30% against the previous month. Phosphate rock price rose by 4%, while diammonium phosphate and triple superphosphate were both up by 8%. Next year, fertilizer prices are projected to climb further due to a continued shortage in supply, but if costs for natural gas maintain their downward trend, they will hold the price increases back.
The global market for ammonium nitrate is expected to experience steady growth over the next seven years, with market volume projected to reach 31M tons and market value expected to reach $15.8B by the end of 2030. The market is forecasted to see a CAGR of +3.0% in volume and +5.5% in value from 2023 to 2030.
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Urea price soared by +46% in October 2021, reaching $612.5 per ton, according to the latest World Bank's data. The spike was caused by a sharp slump in the world's production, as many producers have suspended manufacturing owing to skyrocketing natural gas prices and energy resource shortages. Russia, China and Egypt remain the key urea suppliers, while India, Brazil and the U.S. lead the world import ranking.
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