SADC: 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 SADC

The SADC market for mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution increased by 43% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 904%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,089% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together amounting to 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +16.5%).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution supplier in SADC, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In Tanzania, exports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution expanded at an average annual rate of +23.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically 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 South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+6.4%).

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

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution were imported in SADC; growing by 31% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the major importers of mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution in SADC, together mixing up 54% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (13%), Swaziland (7.1%) and Namibia (6.1%). South Africa (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution importing markets in SADC were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 28%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -28.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 44%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform