Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market Size
Icons | Lable | Value |
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Study Period | 2016 - 2028 | |
Market Size (2024) | USD 5.11 Billion | |
Market Size (2028) | USD 6.63 Billion | |
Largest Share by Speciality Type | Liquid Fertilizer | |
CAGR (2024 - 2028) | 6.73 % | |
Largest Share by Country | South Africa | |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market Analysis
The Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market size is estimated at USD 5.11 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.63 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.73% during the forecast period (2024-2028).
- Largest segment by Speciality Type - Liquid Fertilizer : The demand for liquid fertilizer in the Africa region keeps up, as the soils in the region are dry and liquid fertilizers ensures that easy absorbtion by the plants.
- Fastest growing by Speciality Type - Water Soluble : The watersoluble fertilizer absorption rate is more than double compared to conventional fertilizers reaching an efficiency of about 80-90% and reducing total fertilizer use.
- Largest Segment by Crop Type - Horticultural Crops : horticulture crops are cultivated year-round and have better irrigation systems like sprinkler and drip irrigation, which continue to require specialty fertilizers.
- Largest segment by Country - South Africa : Nigeria has large agricultural area in the region, it acccounts for about 35% of the total crop area in the region and has some of the largest fertilizer production units.
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market according to our research experts:
Liquid Fertilizer is the largest segment by Speciality Type.
- Specialty fertilizers accounted for 42% of the total African fertilizer market value, which was valued at USD 20.17 billion in 2021. There is an increasing trend observed in the adoption of specialty fertilizers due to their higher efficiency. However, specialty fertilizers are higher priced compared to conventional fertilizers.
- Water-soluble fertilizers dominated the specialty fertilizers segment in the region and accounted for 46% of the total specialty fertilizer market value, valued at USD 9.41 billion in 2021. Water-soluble fertilizers can be applied through foliar, fertigation, and soil method of application based on the requirement.
- Liquid fertilizers occupied the second-largest market share in the specialty fertilizer market value. It accounted for 43.77% of the total African specialty fertilizer market value, valued at USD 8.82 billion in 2021. It is observed that liquid fertilizers have had constant growth in consumption volume since 2017.
- Controlled-release fertilizers accounted for 6.81% of the total specialty fertilizer market value, valued at USD 1.37 billion in 2021. Field crops dominated the controlled-release fertilizers market and accounted for 92% of the total market value in 2021.
- Slow-release fertilizer market accounted for 2.73% of the total African specialty fertilizer market value in 2021, and it is a highly fragmented market in the region.
- The advantages of using specialty fertilizers, like a reduced rate of application, the precise release of nutrients, and other economic benefits to the farmer, are anticipated to drive the specialty fertilizer market in the region during the forecast period.
South Africa is the largest segment by Country.
- Rest of Africa accounted for 90% of the value of the African specialty fertilizer market. Rest of Africa's specialty fertilizer market is dominated by water-soluble fertilizers contributing to 46.51%, followed by liquid fertilizers at 43.12%, controlled-release fertilizers at 7.34%, and slow-release fertilizers contributing to 3.01% of total value in 2021. The coated-type controlled-release fertilizers market is anticipated to grow faster with increased awareness among farmers.
- Subsistence farming is practiced throughout the rest of Africa. Micronutrient insufficiency is frequently misdiagnosed or disregarded because of a lack of resources, particularly fertilizers. The supply of fertilizer is growing, and commercial planting is expanding as a result of farmers' rising affordability. In 2021, the micronutrient value in the other African nations totaled USD 906 million. Therefore, it is anticipated that during the forecast period, the region will increase.
- In Nigeria, specialty fertilizers market liquid fertilizers accounted for 49.56%, followed by water-soluble fertilizers at 48.40%, controlled-release fertilizers at 1.78%, and slow-release fertilizers contributed 0.24% to the total value of specialty fertilizers in 2021.
- Field crops accounted for 79.27% of the specialty fertilizers market in South Africa, followed by turf and ornamental crops at 17.48% and horticulture crops at 3.24% in 2021. South Africa's major field crops include corn, soybeans, wheat, and rapeseed/canola.
- Due to repeated cropping without sufficient time for the soil to regain its fertility, African soils are becoming unsuitable for cultivation. The market will be driven by specialty fertilizers that provide timely nutrition while having a low environmental impact.
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Industry Overview
The Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 34.19%. The major players in this market are Foskor, ICL GROUP LTD, K+S AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, UPL Limited and Yara International ASA, (sorted alphabetically).
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market Leaders
Foskor
ICL GROUP LTD
K+S AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
UPL Limited
Yara International ASA,
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market News
- November 2021: UPL Africa 'soft launched' its revolutionary crop monitoring and digital platform called CropVision. It uses the newest, and highly accurate, satellite data technology enabling the UPL exclusive distributors, their representatives and farmers to continuously monitor thousands of hectares from a single online platform.
- April 2019: Kynoch announced Mergers & Acquisitions of Profert Fertilizer a major role player in the granular and liquid fertilizer industry. This transaction will give Kynoch access to new markets and additional production resources, ultimately contributing to their motto of enhancing efficiency through innovation.
- March 2019: Kynoch Fertilizer, a leading plant nutrient producer and distributor, announced the Mergers & Acquisitions of Sidi Parani to build a substantial position in the fertilizer market in South Africa and Africa.
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
3.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
3.2. Scope of the Study
3.3. Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
4.1. Acreage Of Major Crop Types
4.2. Average Nutrient Application Rates
4.3. Regulatory Framework
4.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1. Speciality Type
5.1.1. CRF
5.1.1.1. Polymer Coated
5.1.1.2. Polymer-Sulfur Coated
5.1.1.3. Others
5.1.2. Liquid Fertilizer
5.1.3. SRF
5.1.4. Water Soluble
5.2. Application Mode
5.2.1. Fertigation
5.2.2. Foliar
5.2.3. Soil
5.3. Crop Type
5.3.1. Field Crops
5.3.2. Horticultural Crops
5.3.3. Turf & Ornamental
5.4. Country
5.4.1. Nigeria
5.4.2. South Africa
5.4.3. Rest Of Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1. Key Strategic Moves
6.2. Market Share Analysis
6.3. Company Landscape
6.4. Company Profiles
6.4.1. Foskor
6.4.2. Gavilon South Africa
6.4.3. Haifa Group Ltd
6.4.4. ICL GROUP LTD
6.4.5. K+S AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
6.4.6. Kynoch Fertilizer
6.4.7. Omnia Nutriology
6.4.8. UPL Limited
6.4.9. Yara International ASA,
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FERTILIZER CEOS
8. APPENDIX
8.1. Global Overview
8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. Porter's Five Forces Framework
8.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
8.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
8.2. Sources & References
8.3. List of Tables & Figures
8.4. Primary Insights
8.5. Data Pack
8.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
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- AFRICA MARKET, AREA YOY GROWTH RATE, 2016 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, AREA YOY GROWTH RATE, 2016 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA MARKET, VOLUME YOY GROWTH RATE, 2021 - 2021
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY COATING TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY COATING TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, POLYMER COATED, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, POLYMER COATED, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, POLYMER-SULFUR COATED, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, POLYMER-SULFUR COATED, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, OTHERS, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COATING TYPE, OTHERS, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, LIQUID FERTILIZER, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, LIQUID FERTILIZER, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, SRF, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, SRF, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, WATER SOLUBLE, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY SPECIALITY TYPE, WATER SOLUBLE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY APPLICATION MODE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY APPLICATION MODE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, FERTIGATION, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, FERTIGATION, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, FOLIAR, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, FOLIAR, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, SOIL, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY APPLICATION MODE, SOIL, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, FIELD CROPS, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, FIELD CROPS, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, HORTICULTURAL CROPS, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, HORTICULTURAL CROPS, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY SPECIALITY TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY COUNTRY, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY COUNTRY, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, NIGERIA, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, NIGERIA, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, SOUTH AFRICA, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, SOUTH AFRICA, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, REST OF AFRICA, METRIC TON, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, BY COUNTRY, REST OF AFRICA, USD, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2016 - 2028
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
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- AFRICA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2021
Africa Specialty Fertilizer Industry Segmentation
CRF, Liquid Fertilizer, SRF, Water Soluble are covered as segments by Speciality Type. Fertigation, Foliar, Soil are covered as segments by Application Mode. Field Crops, Horticultural Crops, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type. Nigeria, South Africa are covered as segments by Country.Speciality Type | |||||
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Liquid Fertilizer | |||||
SRF | |||||
Water Soluble |
Application Mode | |
Fertigation | |
Foliar | |
Soil |
Crop Type | |
Field Crops | |
Horticultural Crops | |
Turf & Ornamental |
Country | |
Nigeria | |
South Africa | |
Rest Of Africa |
Market Definition
- AVERAGE NUTRIENT APPLICATION RATE - This refers to the average volume of nutrient consumed per hectare of farmland in each country.
- CROP TYPES COVERED - Field Crops: Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fiber Crops, and Forage Crops, Horticulture: Fruits, Vegetables, Plantation Crops and Spices, Turf Grass and Ornamentals
- MARKET ESTIMATION LEVEL - Market Estimations for various types of fertilizers has been done at the product-level and not at the nutrient-level.
- NUTRIENT TYPES COVERED - Primary Nutrients: N, P and K, Secondary Macronutrients: Ca, Mg and S, Micronutients: Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, Mo, B, and Others
Research Methodology
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- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country.
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