South Africa: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market 2025

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African nitrogenous fertilizer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Production in South Africa

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for nitrogenous fertilizer exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nitrogenous fertilizer exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Botswana ($X) were the largest markets for nitrogenous fertilizer exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Namibia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate 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, nitrogenous fertilizer export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of nitrogenous fertilizers (mineral or chemical) were imported into South Africa; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of nitrogenous fertilizer imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Qatar ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest nitrogenous fertilizer suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Russia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Belgium and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded perceptible growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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