Ammonia Market growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030
The global ammonia market size was valued at USD 224,101.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 313,212.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030. The rising demand for ammonia, especially in fertilizers and refrigerants, can be attributed to several interrelated factors. Key among these is the increase in global population, which has led to a growing demand for food.
Key Market Trends & Insights
- Asia Pacific dominated the ammonia market with a share of 55.9% in 2024.
- Based on product, the anhydrous segment accounted for the largest revenue market share, 59.8%, in 2024.
- In terms of application, the herbicides segment dominated the market with a market share of 78.8% in 2024.
Market Size & Forecast
- 2024 Market Size: USD 224,101.6 Million
- 2030 Projected Market Size: USD 313,212.1 Million
- CAGR (2025-2030): 5.9%
- Asia Pacific: Largest market in 2024
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This, combined with the decline in available arable land, significantly drives the need for NH3 fertilizers. As a result, the market is experiencing notable growth. Ammonia is essential not only in agricultural applications but also in large-scale refrigeration plants. It is available in various forms, including liquid and gas, catering to multiple industrial needs.
Additionally, the demand for crop protection products in agriculture is increasing, further propelling market growth. Other important factors influencing the industry include the growing adoption of precision farming methods and the urgent need to address food scarcity due to the rising global population. Together, these elements comprehensively picture the factors driving the market growth.
Drivers, Opportunities & Restraints
Due to the growing population worldwide, there is a high demand for food crops. However, depleting arable land in mature economies is one of the biggest challenges faced by the global agricultural sectors. Ammonia-based fertilizers offer a partial solution to this problem as they increase agricultural yield and address major issues such as water conservation, soil pollution, and climatic change.
The global population has been rapidly rising, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. Major countries across the globe have seen a tremendous increase in population. This situation has been straining primary resources, particularly food. Additionally, due to population growth, food consumption per person has increased.
The market in the North American region has witnessed a depletion due to the shift in manufacturing to the regions of Asia Pacific, Central, and South America, owing to the availability of cheap labor and low-cost raw materials. The product innovation strategies of the companies in the European region have enabled them to gain a larger market and thus provide high-quality ammonia products. Traditional manufacturers are facing stiff competition owing to their higher fixed costs and lack of product differentiation.
The presence of ammonia in fertilizers increases agricultural productivity and improves soil fertility, which in turn results in an increase in crop production. In addition, they are also used to imply nutrients to the soil, as chemical elements such as ammonia are necessary for plant growth. Therefore, increasing growth of the fertilizers industry will benefit the market growth over the forecast period. Ammonia is considered a natural refrigerant as it has no direct greenhouse effect and has no potential for ozone depletion. In addition, ammonia poses thermodynamic properties, which enable it to require low energy input to create refrigerating capacity. Moreover, besides ecological advantages, ammonia is also sustainable from an economic point of view as it is an inexpensive feedstock compared with synthetic refrigerants. Such trends are expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
Ammonia Market Report Scope
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market size value in 2025 |
USD 235,144.8 million |
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Revenue forecast in 2030 |
USD 313,212.1 million |
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Growth Rate |
CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030 |
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Base year for estimation |
2024 |
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Actual data |
2018 – 2023 |
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Forecast period |
2025 – 2030 |
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Quantitative Units |
Volume in Kilotons, Revenue in USD million, and CAGR from 2025 to 2030 |
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Report coverage |
Volume forecast, revenue forecast, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Product, application, region |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; South Africa. |
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Key companies profiled |
Acron; Koch Fertilizers, LLC; Yara International; CF Industries Holdings, Inc.; Nutrien Ltd.; Qatar; Fertiliser Company; Togliattiazot; SABIC; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.; BASF SE; Asahi Kasei Corp |
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Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
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Pricing and purchase options |
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