South Africa - Nitrogenous Fertilizers (Mineral Or Chemical) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Nitrogenous Fertilizer Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Nitrogenous Fertilizer Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports in South Africa
- Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports in South Africa
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer import price amounted to $554 per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($830 per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($48 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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average nitrogenous fertilizer export price amounted to $719 per ton, rising by 38% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +80.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($1,324 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($604 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 (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Imports in South Africa
Nitrogenous fertilizer imports into South Africa reduced to 1.5M tons in 2022, dropping by -11.6% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.7M tons, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $852M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Nitrogenous Fertilizer in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Saudi Arabia | 54.3 | 117 | 159 | 206 | 56.0% |
| Qatar | 95.7 | 42.1 | 141 | 191 | 25.9% |
| Oman | 4.7 | 6.2 | 55.1 | 162 | 225.4% |
| China | 27.9 | 34.5 | 70.5 | 104 | 55.1% |
| Russia | 20.6 | 10.8 | 19.2 | 85.6 | 60.8% |
| Netherlands | 22.2 | 14.6 | 30.9 | 28.7 | 8.9% |
| Singapore | N/A | N/A | 0.4 | 13.3 | 3225.0% |
| Belgium | 7.6 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 10.6 | 11.7% |
| Germany | 6.9 | 1.3 | 38.2 | 4.0 | -16.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 13.8 | 7.4 | 49.3 | N/A | 89.0% |
| Others | 45.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 45.5 | 0.4% |
| Total | 299 | 278 | 604 | 852 | 41.8% |
Top Suppliers of Nitrogenous Fertilizer to South Africa in 2022:
- China (309.1K tons)
- Qatar (269.7K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (248.5K tons)
- Oman (228.7K tons)
- Russia (166.0K tons)
- Netherlands (108.6K tons)
- Singapore (38.5K tons)
- Belgium (32.7K tons)
- Germany (18.9K tons)
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Exports in South Africa
In 2022, nitrogenous fertilizer exports from South Africa surged to 645K tons, growing by 16% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, nitrogenous fertilizer exports skyrocketed to $463M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Nitrogenous Fertilizer in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zambia | 76.8 | 74.1 | 123 | 174 | 31.3% |
| Zimbabwe | 27.3 | 38.3 | 70.4 | 88.4 | 47.9% |
| Botswana | 15.5 | 16.1 | 23.7 | 45.9 | 43.6% |
| Namibia | 15.9 | 12.9 | 23.5 | 32.4 | 26.8% |
| Ghana | N/A | N/A | N/A | 31.8 | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 14.0 | 11.9 | 21.9 | 26.5 | 23.7% |
| Swaziland | 9.7 | 8.8 | 13.6 | 19.2 | 25.6% |
| Lesotho | 4.2 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 11.4% |
| Others | 9.2 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 38.9 | 61.7% |
| Total | 173 | 171 | 288 | 463 | 38.8% |
Top Export Markets for Nitrogenous Fertilizer from South Africa in 2022:
- Zambia (288.8K tons)
- Zimbabwe (117.1K tons)
- Botswana (56.9K tons)
- Namibia (40.9K tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (33.9K tons)
- Swaziland (28.0K tons)
- Ghana (24.0K tons)
- Lesotho (7.9K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nitrogenous fertilizer market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 4001 - Urea
- FCL 4002 - Ammonium sulphate
- FCL 4003 - Ammonium nitrate (AN)
- FCL 4004 - Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and other mixtures with calcium carbonate
- FCL 4005 - Sodium nitrate
- FCL 4006 - Urea and ammonium nitrate solutions (UAN)
- FCL 4008 - Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c.
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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