Africa: Diammonium Phosphate Market 2025

Diammonium Phosphate Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African diammonium phosphate market increased by 3.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Diammonium Phosphate Production in Africa

In value terms, diammonium phosphate production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Diammonium Phosphate Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of diammonium phosphate exported in Africa surged to X tons, rising by 27% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 52%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), making up a 6.3% share of total exports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diammonium phosphate exports, with a CAGR of +8.1% from 2012 to 2022. Tunisia (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (-14.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest diammonium phosphate supplier in Africa, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In Morocco, diammonium phosphate exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+3.3%).

Diammonium Phosphate Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of diammonium phosphate was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) represented the largest importer of diammonium phosphate, constituting 45% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), mixing up a 29% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -23.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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