Ammonium Nitrate Market Report 2025

This Ammonium Nitrate market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The ammonium nitrate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.4 billion in 2024 to $20.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased crop production for food security, rise in demand for explosives in mining and construction, increased use of ammonium nitrate in mining and quarrying, increased demand for ammonium nitrate in defense, and increased utilization of ammonium nitrate in pharmaceuticals.

The ammonium nitrate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.61 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for ammonium nitrate-fuel oil, increasing demand for fertilizers in agricultural sector, growing utilization of ammonium nitrate in agriculture, high nitrogen content in ammonium nitrate, growing crop yield and high-quality crop production. Major trends in the forecast period include demand for coated ammonium nitrate granules, new formulations for enhanced efficiency and safety, innovative production methods for improved product quality, high-nitrogen fertilizers for agricultural productivity, and product launches and partnerships.

The growing construction activities are expected to drive the expansion of the ammonium nitrate market in the future. Construction activities encompass the physical development of buildings, infrastructure, and various other structures. The rise in construction activities is attributed to rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and an emphasis on efficiency and precision in building projects. Ammonium nitrate plays a vital role in construction due to its effectiveness in breaking hard materials and supporting large-scale excavation and demolition operations. Its use is carefully controlled to ensure worker safety and protect the surrounding environment. For example, in July 2024, the US Census Bureau reported that the value of construction operations increased from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. As a result, the growth in construction activities is fueling the demand for ammonium nitrate.

Leading companies in the ammonium nitrate market are concentrating on innovation, such as developing low-carbon-footprint ammonium nitrate to align with sustainability objectives. This type of ammonium nitrate is manufactured using advanced technologies and sustainable practices to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional methods. For example, in September 2023, Fertiberia, a Spain-based chemicals manufacturer, introduced the world's first low-carbon technical ammonium nitrate produced using green hydrogen at its plant in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). This product targets mining and civil infrastructure markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, showcasing its production from renewable hydrogen, replacing natural gas.

In April 2022, Casale, a Swiss fertilizer company, acquired Green Granulation Ltd. This acquisition strengthens Casale's footprint in the Chinese market and enhances its offerings in nitrogen-based fertilizers. Green Granulation Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based company that manufactures urea and ammonium nitrate (AN), high-density ammonium nitrate (HDAN), and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) granulation systems.

Major companies operating in the ammonium nitrate market are Nutrien Ltd., Yara International ASA, Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Sasol Ltd., Borealis AG, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Ube Industries Ltd., EuroChem Group AG, Orica Limited, Incitec Pivot Ltd., Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd., Dyno Nobel, Austin Powder Company, Enaex, OSTCHEM Holding AG, URALCHEM JSC, Fertiberia S.A., Neochim Plc, JSC Belaruskali, Machhar Industries Limited, GPN GmbH, Lovochemie A.S., San Corporation, Vijay Gas Industry Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the ammonium nitrate market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ammonium nitrate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ammonium nitrate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) is composed of ammonium and nitrate ions, forming a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and remains solid at room temperature. It serves primarily as a high-nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture, providing essential nutrients to plants.

Ammonium nitrate is categorized into different types including high density, low density, and others. High-density ammonium nitrate (HDAN) specifically possesses a greater density compared to standard ammonium nitrate. It finds applications in fertilizers, explosives, and other uses, catering to various industries such as agriculture, mining, defense, among others.

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The ammonium nitrate market consists of sales of high-density ammonium nitrate, porous-filled ammonium nitrate, and low-density prilled ammonium nitrate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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