Phosphate Category - Procurement Intelligence
The Phosphate Category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2023 to 2030. The growth of the category is strongly influenced by the continual expansion of the food and beverage industry. It plays a vital role in food processing, serving as essential additives and preservatives as it contributes significantly to the flavor, consistency, and longevity of a diverse array of food products.
Phosphate is majorly used in fertilizer. According to MIT News 2023, around 95% of the phosphate ore is utilized to make fertilizers. Additionally, according to the U.S. Geological Survey 2023 report, during 2022, the worldwide phosphate fertilizer industry encountered challenges such as supply interruptions, elevated fertilizer costs in the initial months of 2022, and reduced consumption in certain areas. However, the rising population and urbanization are anticipated to drive up the demand for food and, consequently, fertilizers. According to Rabobank's 2023 report, fertilizer consumption across the globe increased by 3% in 2023 as compared to a 7% decline in 2022. The rising usage of fertilizers in crops is expected to drive the demand for the category.
As environmental consideration is rising, the industry is focusing on adopting eco-friendly approach while converting phosphates into phosphorous which is an intermediate in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and herbicides. In a paper published in the journal ACS Central Science, the researcher showcased that their approach of using electricity to speed up the chemical reaction that can reduce carbon emissions by half or more during the process of converting the category into phosphorous. Additionally, to meet the growing demand for batteries, companies are continuously increasing the exploration of category to meet the demand. For instance, in July 2023, Norge Mining, a mining company in Norway, completed the exploration of 70 billion tonnes of phosphate deposits and claimed that it is enough to meet the category demand for batteries over the next 100 years.
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Phosphate miners are also focusing on acquiring stakes in end-use companies to diversify their phosphate solutions. For example, in September 2022, OCP Group, the largest mining company, signed an agreement with Fertinagro Biotech S.L., a Spanish fertilizers producer, to acquire a 50% stake of GlobalFeed S.L. GlobalFeed operates in animal nutrition products and phosphate-based products. The acquisition would confirm OCP’s objective to diversify its solution in the animal nutrition sector.
China topped the production list with 85,000 metric tons of phosphate production in 2022, followed by Morocco and Uzbekistan, with the production of 40,000 and 21,000 metric tons, respectively. China also has the world's third largest reserves of the category, with 1.9 billion MT of the commodity. The Chinese government has implemented limitations on the export of phosphates as a strategy to reduce domestic fertilizer prices by relying on its own supply. However, Morocco produces less as compared to China, but Morocco has the largest reserves of around 50 billion MT and accounts for 70% of the global reserve.
Suppliers in the category, typically phosphate rock miners, have a moderate level of bargaining power. The availability of phosphate reserves is limited, and suppliers may have some control over prices. However, the presence of multiple suppliers and alternative fertilizers can balance the power dynamics. Companies are also focusing on powering mining operations through natural resources. For instance, in 2023 OCP group, a phosphate rock miner company, intends to power its mining operations through solar at its two facilities situated in the northwest African country.
List of Key Suppliers in the Phosphate Category
- OCP Group
- Mosaic
- Innophos
- Minbos Resources
- PhosAgro
- Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
- Israel Chemicals
- Nutrien, Prayon S.A.
- Sulux Phosphates
Phosphate Procurement Intelligence Report Scope
- Phosphate Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 3.3% from 2023 to 2030
- Pricing Growth Outlook: 6%-7% (Annually)
- Pricing Models: Volume based Pricing; Competition based pricing
- Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence
- Supplier Selection Criteria: Quality, volume range offered, grade, contract terms, delivery option, safety and environmental compliance, location and presence of supplier, and others
- Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model
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- Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends
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