Phosphate Fertilizer market to Eyewitness Huge Marginal Growth by 2030

Posted by Mrudula Anil Karmarkar on October 11th, 2022

The global phosphate fertilizer market size is estimated to reach USD 176.06 billion by 2040, registering a CAGR of 5.7% from 2022 to 2040, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth can be attributed to increasing demand for fertilizers for usage in agricultural applications and is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Phosphorus rocks are the key raw materials used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers. Globally, the U.S. is the leading producer and consumer of phosphate rocks, which are primarily used for the manufacturing of the product. Rising global demand for food is a significant factor driving the growth of phosphate fertilizer market.

Governments of major agrarian economies such as Brazil and India support the use of the product to improve crop yields. This has encouraged farmers and local entrepreneurs in these countries to increase the consumption of phosphate grades. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of primary raw materials such as ammonia and sulfur increased sharply owing to supply restrictions and refinery curtailments.

The Asia Pacific is expected to register significant growth in the coming years owing to the agriculture, food, and horticulture industries as they are the key sectors for economic development, accounting for a substantial GDP share.This is attributed to the increased demand from agricultural producers for a fertilizer that provides necessary nutrients such as nitrogen and potassium. Agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, and pulses, are major application areas. The use of phosphorous fertilizers in various grains promotes root growth, improves crop quality, and enhances stalk strength. Phosphorus rocks are the most significant global sources of phosphorus. Globally, the U.S. is the leading producer and consumer of phosphate rocks, which are primarily used for the manufacturing of the product. The rising global demand for food is a significant factor driving the growth of the market. 

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The global demand for phosphate is surging owing to the increasing world population resulting in rising food demand. The spike in costs of raw materials resulting from increased investments in new mine capacity expansions is expected to continue in the coming years as well. Hence, rising prices of mining activities impact the costs of raw materials worldwide. Emerging economies around the world are now realizing the importance of using the product in agricultural production. Governments of major agrarian economies such as Brazil and India support the use of phosphate fertilizers to improve crop yields. This has encouraged farmers and local entrepreneurs in these countries to increase the consumption of fertilizer-grade phosphate.

Phosphate Fertilizer Market Report Highlights

• The Asia Pacific is projected to have growth over the forecast period due to increasing agricultural production. In revenue terms, the APAC market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2022 and 2040
• The global market will grow significantly owing to the factors such as increased demand from agricultural producers for a fertilizer that provides necessary nutrients such as nitrogen and potassium
• Cereals and grains appeared as the largest application segment in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2022 and 2040. The use of phosphoric fertilizer in cereals and grains is majorly increasing in the production of wheat owing to its increased demand

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various global businesses related to the agricultural sector, agricultural inputs, fertilizers, etc. As a majority of countries in Asia Pacific are agrarian economies, any slowdown in their agricultural activities or momentary pauses in their cross-border trade has a significant impact on the overall operations of agricultural companies and farmers operating in Asia Pacific.

This eventually leads to disruptions in the overall agricultural sector across all major countries of the region. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of primary raw materials such as ammonia and sulfur increased sharply owing to supply restrictions and refinery curtailments.

The market is highly fragmented owing to the presence of numerous manufacturers of fertilizers, especially in agriculture-dependent countries. Players in the market are focusing on expanding their manufacturing capacity, as agrochemical demand is increasing in various regions. For instance, in August 2021, EuroChem Group signed an agreement to acquire a phosphate project of Serra do Salitren based in Brazil. This acquisition is expected to strengthen the crop nutrient production and distribution capabilities of the company.

PhosAgro Group of Companies continues to expand the production of its feed phosphates and fertilizers by approximately 25%, accounting for 11.7 million tonnes of the product by 2030. The company also targets to expand the range of its fertilizer grades from 18 to 50 by 2030. Some prominent players in the global phosphate fertilizer market include:

• Eurochem Group AG
• Agrium Inc.
• Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Yara International ASA
• CF Industries Holdings Inc.
• Israel Chemicals Ltd.
• Coromandel International Ltd.
• The Mosaic Co.
• S.A OCP
• PJSC PhosAgro.