[182 Pages Report] The Ammonium Nitrate Market size was estimated at USD 16.30 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 17.02 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 4.62% to reach USD 22.38 billion by 2030.
Ammonium nitrate, a salt of ammonia and nitric acid, having a chemical formula of (NH4NO3), is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. The high solubility in water and hygroscopic nature of ammonium nitrate easily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The high nitrogen content in ammonium nitrate, owing to the dual nitrogen sources, including ammonia (NH3) and nitric acid (HNO3), makes it useful to increase crop yield and fulfill the growing demand for food across the globe. Furthermore, ammonium nitrate poses risks in terms of safety owing to its potential for explosion when subjected to high temperatures or stored improperly. Ammonium nitrate may undergo chemical decomposition and release toxic gases, including ammonia and nitrogen oxides, which results in hazardous health and environmental effects. However, this explosive property of ammonium nitrate creates a high potential for the compound to be used in the rapidly growing mining & construction sector. In addition, the robust research and development (R&D) activities being carried out to reduce the hazardness of ammonium nitrate are creating a lucrative scope for the global ammonium nitrate market.
Form: Growing demand for granular ammonium nitrate from manufacturing sectors
Granular ammonium nitrate features small-sized particles designed to facilitate equal distribution during several applications. The compact granules reduce dust emissions during transportation and storage, minimizing environmental impact and potential health hazards and ensuring long-lasting storage without clumping together. Powder ammonium nitrate is predominantly employed in the mining and construction industries, where it serves as a primary ingredient for producing explosives, including ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO). The fine powder form allows for rapid chemical reactions and is highly effective in explosive applications. Moreover, powdered ammonium nitrate can be manufactured with specific particle sizes to suit various applications, ensuring optimal performance.
Application: Wider adoption of ammonium nitrate for fertilizer manufacturing
The primary use of ammonium nitrate is as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in the agricultural sector to promote plant growth, and its high nitrogen content of around 32-35% makes it an essential source for crop nutrition. Its water-soluble nature allows it to be quickly taken up by plants, resulting in faster growth and higher crop yields. In addition to fertilizers, ammonium nitrate finds application as an oxidizer in the industrial sphere, especially in solid rocket propellants and explosives. Its advantageous rocket propellants and explosives features include cost-effectiveness, easy accessibility, and high-energy content. Combined with fuel oil or diesel, ammonium nitrate forms a powerful blasting agent frequently employed for rock fragmentation in quarrying, tunneling, road construction, and open-pit mining operations. Ammonium nitrate is used in instant cold packs, commonly found in first aid kits and sports medicine.
End-User: Growing use of ammonium nitrate by the agriculture industry
In the agriculture industry, ammonium nitrate is a high-quality nitrogen fertilizer due to its excellent nutrient content and easy plant absorption. Farmers often combine ammonium nitrate with other nutrients, such as phosphorus and potassium, to create multi-nutrient fertilizers tailored to the specific requirements of their crops and soils. Ammonium nitrate’s relatively stable detonation properties make it a preferred choice for blasting agents in construction, infrastructure projects, and demolition activities. The military sector utilizes ammonium nitrate as an ingredient in various explosives and propellants for applications such as missile and rocket propulsion systems, artillery shells, and landmines. Ammonium nitrate contributes to the overall power and stability of military-grade explosives while providing a cost-effective option for large-scale production. The compound is often mixed with other energetic materials, such as TNT or RDX, to enhance its performance in sensitive military operations. In mining and quarrying industries, ammonium nitrate-based explosives play a crucial role in rock excavation and tunnel construction owing to their low cost compared to other traditional explosives, such as dynamite.
Regional Insights
Europe, the Middle East, and the African region’s ammonium nitrate market are proliferating owing to the presence of major producers and exporters of ammonium nitrate and the growing usage of ammonium-nitrate-based fertilizers in agricultural lands. Moreover, government standards for handling, manufacturing, and exporting ammonium nitrate in the region have made the ammonium nitrate market in EMEA more competitive and standardized. The major presence of emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region with growing construction sector investments and significant agricultural activities drives the ammonium nitrate requirement. The American government and regulatory organizations are continuously investing to support fertilizer production to address rising costs. The ongoing mining activities in the Americas are further expected to increase the usage of ammonium nitrate in the coming years.
FPNV Positioning Matrix
The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Ammonium Nitrate Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).
Market Share Analysis
The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Ammonium Nitrate Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Company Profiles
The report delves into recent significant developments in the Ammonium Nitrate Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company, Austin Powder Company, Avantor, Inc., CF Industries Holdings, Inc., CSBP Limited, CVR Partners, LP, Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd., Enaex S.A., EPC Groupe, Eurochem Group AG, Fertiberia, S.A., GFS Chemicals, Inc., GROUP DF, Honeywell International Inc, Incitec Pivot Limited, Koch Industries, Inc., KUMPULAN SAINTIFIK F.E. SDN BHD, MaxamCorp Holding, S.L., Merck KGaA, Neochim PLC, Noah Chemicals, Inc., Orica Limited, PhosAgro Group of Companies, San Corporation, Sasol Limited, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., URALCHEM JSC, and Yara International ASA.
Market Segmentation & Coverage
This research report categorizes the Ammonium Nitrate Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
- Form
- Granular
- Powder
- Application
- Explosives
- Fertilizers
- End-User
- Agriculture
- Civil & Commercial Explosives
- Military Explosives
- Mining & Quarrying
- Region
- Americas
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Nevada
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Americas
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