MENA: Fertilizer Market 2025

Fertilizer Market Size in MENA

The MENA's fertilizer market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fertilizer Production in MENA

In value terms, fertilizer production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fertilizer Exports

Exports in MENA

Fertilizer exports reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fertilizer exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest fertilizer supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fertilizer export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fertilizer Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of fertilizers imported in MENA surged to X tons, rising by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fertilizer imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importer of fertilizers in MENA, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Djibouti (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Iraq (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fertilizer imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Morocco (X%), Djibouti (X%), Israel (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Egypt (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Iraq (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fertilizers in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Djibouti (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform