Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: July 2024
WZ C20.15DERevenue
€5.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
11,484
Businesses
22
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany industry analysis
This industry is operating under difficult market conditions. This is primarily due to intensifying regulation, which is noticeably restricting the use of fertilisers by farmers and is particularly evident in the EU Fertiliser Products Regulation from 2019. In addition, changeable weather conditions are having a negative impact on the sector, at least in the short term. In the longer term, difficult growing conditions tend to favour the sale of fertilisers. The disruptions in supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and the conflict in Ukraine have led to a sharp rise in the prices of key input and energy products such as natural gas, which resulted in a significant increase in fertiliser prices worldwide between 2020 and 2022. Since 2023, the trend towards falling energy and commodity prices has seen a normalisation of sales development. Overall, industry turnover has risen by an average of 1.9% per year since 2019.Weak commodity prices and subdued European demand for fertilisers are likely to have a negative impact on industry sales in 2024. In addition, one of the industry's most important customer markets, the cultivation of cereals, pulses and oilseeds in Germany, is likely to record a decline in sales in the current year, not least due to the very wet weather conditions in the first half of 2024, which is likely to have a negative impact on demand for fertilisers. Compared to the previous year, industry turnover in 2024 is expected to fall by 16.5% to €5.7 billion.Despite the increasingly strict regulations on fertilisers and the expansion of organic farming in Germany, industry turnover is expected to grow by an average of 0.5% per year over the next five years. It is expected to reach 5.8 billion euros in 2029. Due to the high energy prices in Germany compared to other countries, competition from foreign suppliers is likely to intensify over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
- The fertiliser industry is heavily regulated, which is why changes in regulations can have a major impact on the economic activity of companies. Increasingly strict limits for fertilisers, for example, mean that farmers are using less and less fertiliser.
- Ammonia is the most important industry product, closely followed by urea. However, animal and vegetable fertilisers have recently gained in importance for the industry.
- The northern region is home to the largest proportion of fertiliser manufacturers. The reason for this is the intensive agriculture in the region, which promotes the sale of fertilisers.
- Competition in the production of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds is moderate. Only a few companies are active in the industry and fixed market structures have been established, which prevent a high level of competition.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €5.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The fertiliser industry is facing challenges due to stricter regulations and increased environmental awareness
- As part of the chemical industry, the manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds is an essential supplier to the agricultural sector. Farmers use the fertilisers produced by industry players to increase the yield of crops such as cereals.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Stricter regulations, organic farming and foreign competition are likely to affect sales growth
- Only a slight increase in industry turnover is expected over the next five years. The low momentum in the industry is likely to be due to further regulations for fertilisers and the increasing importance of organic farming.
Biggest companies in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
K+S AG | 1,886.0 | |
SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH | 853.0 | |
Yara GmbH & Co. KG | 691.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Ammonia, Urea and Fertiliser based on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Ammonia is the largest segment of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Ammonia is a versatile gas that is used in metal processing and fertiliser production
- Ammonia is a colourless gas that is highly soluble in water.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing in Germany
- Inorganic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Germany
- Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Germany
- Pesticide & Other Agrochemical Manufacturing in Germany
International industries
- Global Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Manufacturing
- Fertilizer Manufacturing in the US
- Fertilizer Manufacturing in Canada
- Fertiliser Manufacturing in Australia
- Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this sector produce fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphate or potassium. The industry also produces nitrogen compounds that are either used as a raw material for fertiliser production or are used industrially. This sector does not include the production of pesticides, plant protection products and disinfectants.
What's included in this industry?
AmmoniaUreaFertiliser based on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumAnimal or vegetable fertilisersCompanies
K+S AGSKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbHYara GmbH & Co. KGPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
KÖNIGSWASSERNPK FERTILIZERHERBICIDEFUNGICIDEINSECTICIDEINHIBITORIndustry Code
WZ 20.15 - Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The fertiliser industry is heavily regulated, which is why changes in regulations can have a major impact on the economic activity of companies. Increasingly strict limits fo...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Ammonia is the most important industry product, closely followed by urea. However, animal and vegetable fertilisers have recently gained in importance for the industry.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The northern region is home to the largest proportion of fertiliser manufacturers. The reason for this is the intensive agriculture in the region, which promotes the sale of ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition in the production of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds is moderate. Only a few companies are active in the industry and fixed market structures have been establi...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
K+S AG has by far the largest market share in the production of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds. The product portfolio includes speciality and standard fertilisers, plant ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of K+S AG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Yara GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for K+S AG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Yara GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The sector is subject to the national fertiliser ordinance. In order to be considered a fertiliser, it must be proven to have added value for plant cultivation or the fertili...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profit margin for the production of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds has fluctuated greatly recently. It is influenced by the demand for fertilisers and the associated ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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- Industry federations or regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is €5.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 22 businesses in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing market in Germany are K+S AG, SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH and Yara GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany include?
Ammonia and Urea are part of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is K+S AG.
How competitive is the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
