Saudi Arabia: Diammonium Phosphate Market 2025

Diammonium Phosphate Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi diammonium phosphate market shrank notably to $X in 2022, declining by -37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded perceptible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Diammonium Phosphate Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, diammonium phosphate production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Diammonium phosphate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Diammonium Phosphate Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of diammonium phosphate increased by 31% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for diammonium phosphate exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, diammonium phosphate exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+84.3% per year) and Argentina (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for diammonium phosphate exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+90.9% per year) and Argentina (+9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average diammonium phosphate export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -26.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 76%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Diammonium Phosphate Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Diammonium phosphate imports into Saudi Arabia surged to X tons in 2014, with an increase of 131% on 2013. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 1,211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2014 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2014. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest diammonium phosphate supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diammonium phosphate to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Jordan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average diammonium phosphate import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -40.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a sharp decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to -90.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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