Africa: Market for Mixtures of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate in Aqueous or Ammoniacal Solution 2025

Market Size for Mixtures of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate in Aqueous or Ammoniacal Solution in Africa

The African market for mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mixtures of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate in Aqueous or Ammoniacal Solution in Africa

In value terms, production of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixtures of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate in Aqueous or Ammoniacal Solution

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution were exported in Africa; dropping by -75.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 251%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 390%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt prevails in solution structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of -19.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+16.5%) and South Africa (+11.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Tanzania increased by +2.8 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Egypt, exports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution plunged by an average annual rate of -22.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+23.9% per year) and South Africa (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mixtures of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate in Aqueous or Ammoniacal Solution

Imports in Africa

For the eleventh year in a row, Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution, which increased by 8.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution in 2022 were Ethiopia (X tons), together finishing at 95% of total import.

Ethiopia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution imports, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ethiopia increased by +6.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution in Africa.

In Ethiopia, imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 10%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to -0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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