Ammonia Fertilizer Market Global Report 2026

The ammonia fertilizer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $68.06 billion in 2025 to $71.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global food demand, expansion of intensive farming practices, rising nitrogen fertilizer consumption in cereal crops, growth in agricultural productivity initiatives, increasing adoption of high-yield crop varieties.

The ammonia fertilizer market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $87.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing precision agriculture adoption, rising investments in sustainable fertilizer technologies, growing demand for enhanced efficiency fertilizers, expansion of agricultural modernization programs, increasing focus on reducing nutrient loss and emissions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers, rising focus on nutrient use efficiency in crop production, expansion of ammonia fertilizer application in high-yield crop cultivation, growing demand for environmentally compliant fertilizer solutions, increasing use of integrated soil nutrient management practices.

The increasing agricultural productivity is expected to drive the growth of the ammonia fertilizer market going forward. Agricultural productivity refers to the quantity of agricultural output generated per unit of input, including land, labor, capital, or other farming resources. Agricultural productivity is rising due to the adoption of modern agricultural practices, as advanced technologies and methods such as precision farming, mechanization, and enhanced irrigation systems enable farmers to improve crop yields while optimizing resource utilization. Ammonia fertilizer supports agricultural productivity by providing an easily available source of nitrogen that promotes plant growth, increases crop yields, and enables effective soil nutrient management. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based specialized agency, global primary crop production reached 9.9 billion tones in 2023, representing a 3% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the increasing agricultural productivity is driving the growth of the ammonia fertilizer market.

Major companies operating in the ammonia fertilizer market are focusing on developing sustainable fertilizer solutions, such as biomass-balanced alternatives, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support low-carbon agricultural practices while maintaining crop performance. Biomass-balanced alternatives refer to products where a portion of fossil-based feedstocks is substituted with renewable biomass materials, with the sustainable inputs allocated through a certified mass-balance system while delivering the same product quality and performance. For instance, in May 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical manufacturer, launched biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products as part of its ammonia value chain, introducing anhydrous ammonia, ammonia solution, and urea-based products certified under ISCC PLUS sustainability standards. These products are designed to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared to conventional fossil-based ammonia derivatives, enabling customers in the agriculture and chemical sectors to reduce Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, the production process utilizes renewable electricity and certified biogenic feedstocks, reducing reliance on natural gas and supporting global decarbonization initiatives.

In March 2026, AGROFERT a.s., a Czech Republic-based conglomerate holding company, acquired OCI Ammonia Holding for $331 million (€290 million). Through this acquisition, AGROFERT aims to strengthen its presence across the nitrogen and ammonia value chain, increase fertilizer production capacity, and improve supply reliability across major European agricultural markets. OCI Ammonia Holding B.V. is a Netherlands-based provider of ammonia production assets and nitrogen-based fertilizer products serving industrial and agricultural applications.

Major companies operating in the ammonia fertilizer market report are Nutrien Ltd, Yara International ASA, EuroChem Group AG, CF Industries Holdings Inc, Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad, Grupa Azoty Spółka Akcyjna, Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Helm AG, Misr Fertilizers Production Company, PT Petrokimia Gresik, Achema AB, LSB Industries Inc, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited, Fertiberia SA, CSBP Limited, Koch Fertilizer LLC, Public Joint Stock Company Acron, Joint Stock Company Navoiyazot, LAT Nitrogen GmbH, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Qatar Fertiliser Company, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.

North America was the dominating region in the ammonia fertilizer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ammonia fertilizer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ammonia fertilizer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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