The Sub-Saharan Africa ammonium nitrate market size was approximately 1624.55 KMT in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.10% between 2026 and 2035, reaching a volume of around 2204.55 KMT by 2035.
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The rising demand for ammonium nitrate for manufacturing fertilisers is a key driver behind the market expansion.
The Sub-Saharan Africa ammonium nitrate market share is increasing due to the growing adoption of green ammonia as a key component for ammonium nitrate.
Since ammonium nitrate forms a part of mining explosives, its demand is rising from mineral-rich Sub-Saharan African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana.
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3.1%
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2026-2035
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In the agriculture sector, ammonium nitrate (AN) serves as a nitrogen-rich fertiliser. It is also employed as one of the ingredients in a variety of mining and military explosives that are combined with fuel oil and set off by an explosive charge.
Based on application, the fertiliser segment dominates the Sub-Saharan Africa ammonium nitrate market share. According to the United Nations, the population of Africa is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. The expanding population in Sub-Saharan Africa is raising the demand for food, aiding the market for ammonium nitrate as a fertiliser.
Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the African economy. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, over 70% of agricultural production in Sub-Saharan Africa is produced by smallholder farmers.
Ammonium nitrate is also employed as an oxidising agent in mining explosives. Around 30% of the world's mineral reserves are found in Sub-Saharan Africa, which creates market demand for ammonium nitrate. Its demand is rising to mine minerals, including iron, lithium, and chromium, crucial in producing clean technology.
As per the Sub-Saharan Africa ammonium nitrate market analysis, South Africa is expected to maintain its dominance as the country has the largest agricultural land in the African continent, which subsequently drives the product demand from the agriculture sector.
“Sub-Saharan Africa Ammonium Nitrate Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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The market players are focusing on adopting sustainable production practices, further increasing their partnerships and acquisition efforts to strengthen their market presence.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate volume of 1624.55 KMT.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.10% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a volume of around 2204.55 KMT by 2035.
The market is driven by the wide use of ammonium nitrate in the agriculture and mining sectors.
The key trends aiding the market expansion include increasing food demand due to population growth and the adoption of green ammonia as a key component for ammonium nitrate.
The major applications of ammonium nitrate are explosives, and fertiliser, among others.
The major end uses in the market are mining, defence, and agriculture, among others.
The key players in the market are Sasol Limited, Associated Chemical Enterprises (Pty) Ltd., Omnia Holdings Limited, Kynoch Fertilizer, Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited, Foskor (Pty) Ltd, and Yara Africa Fertilizer (PTY) LTD, among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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