Jul 28, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Ammonium Nitrate: World Markets to 2022 - Increasing Demand for Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers is Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Global Ammonium Nitrate Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global ammonium nitrate market in terms of volume to grow close to 1,700 kilotons by 2022.

The report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One trend in the market is use of ammonium nitrate substitutes. Potassium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, and urea are some examples of ammonium nitrate substitutes that can be used in a variety of applications. These chemicals can be used in large amounts and are relatively less harmful than ammonium nitrate to the environment and human beings.

According to the report, one driver in the market is increasing demand for nitrogen-based fertilizers. Nitrogen-based fertilizers dissolve easily in water and are quickly available to the plants. These fertilizers are classified as ammonium nitrate fertilizers, nitrate fertilizers, ammoniacal fertilizers, and amide fertilizers.

Further, the report states that one challenge in the market is stringent regulations on the handling, storage, and transportation of ammonium nitrate. Ammonium nitrate poses a major challenge to the environment because it is a high-volume chemical that is used in explosive industries. Ammonium nitrate has a melting point of 170C and decomposes above 210C.

Key Vendors

  • CF Industries
  • EuroChem
  • LSB Industries
  • Nutrien
  • The Mosaic Company
  • Yara

Key Topics Covered

01. Executive Summary

02. Scope of the Report

03. Research Methodology

04. Market Landscape

05. Market Sizing

06. Five Forces Analysis

07. Market Segmentation by Application

08. Customer Landscape

09. Regional Landscape

10. Decision Framework

11. Drivers and Challenges

12. Market Trends

13. Vendor Landscape

14. Vendor Analysis

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