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Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is an inorganic fertilizer that provides essential nutrients for plant growth, supplying both calcium and nitrogen. It typically contains about 8% calcium and 21%-27% nitrogen. Due to its hygroscopic and endothermic properties, it is used in agriculture and instant cold packs, and requires careful handling.
The main types of calcium ammonium nitrate on the market include those with 27% nitrogen content, 15.5% nitrogen content, and other variations. Calcium ammonium nitrate with 27% nitrogen is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer to enhance soil fertility and increase crop yields. It is available in various grades, including standard grade and granular or pelletized forms, and comes in both liquid and solid formats. Its applications cover a range of uses, such as inorganic fertilizers, concrete, explosives, ice packs, clear-water drilling, and additives, serving industries such as agriculture, nurseries and greenhouses, and turf management and landscaping.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have significantly impacted the calcium ammonium nitrate market by increasing costs of imported ammonia, limestone, and energy-intensive production inputs. These cost pressures have affected fertilizer pricing for agricultural and turf management applications, particularly in regions dependent on imports such as Asia-Pacific and parts of Africa. Higher tariffs have disrupted supply chains and reduced affordability for small and medium-scale farmers. In response, manufacturers are expanding domestic production capacities, improving energy efficiency, and optimizing logistics. Tariffs have also encouraged regional self-sufficiency in fertilizer manufacturing and distribution.
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The calcium ammonium nitrate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.29 billion in 2025 to $3.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of agricultural productivity needs, increasing fertilizer consumption, expansion of commercial farming, demand for calcium enriched fertilizers, use in turf management.
The calcium ammonium nitrate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.37 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising global food demand, adoption of precision agriculture, growth of greenhouse farming, increasing soil nutrient deficiency awareness, expansion of specialty fertilizer markets. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for balanced nutrient fertilizers, rising adoption in high value crop cultivation, increasing use in controlled nitrogen release applications, expansion of granular and pelletized fertilizer forms, focus on safe handling and storage solutions.
The growing agricultural sector is expected to propel the growth of the calcium ammonium nitrate market going forward. Agricultural sector expansion is driven by large-scale infrastructure investments that enhance productivity, improve market access, reduce post-harvest losses, and help farmers meet rising global food demand. Calcium ammonium nitrate supports agriculture by supplying readily available nitrogen and calcium, which promote plant growth, strengthen soil structure, and boost crop yields. For example, in December 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that global wheat exports reached 199.1 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 8.1 million tonnes compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing agricultural sector is driving the calcium ammonium nitrate market.
Major companies operating in the calcium ammonium nitrate market are developing innovative nitrogen-based fertilizer solutions to reduce environmental impact, improve nutrient efficiency, and meet sustainability requirements. Nitrogen fertilizers-including ammonium nitrate, urea, and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)-are essential for enhancing crop yields, but concerns over emissions and environmental effects are encouraging the development of low-carbon alternatives. For instance, in March 2024, Argus Media, a UK-based media company, introduced the first assessments for low and zero-carbon nitrogen fertilizers. These assessments evaluate the production costs of low and zero-carbon CAN fertilizers made using blue or green ammonia, offering transparency regarding environmental impact and carbon-reduction potential. Argus Media provides global assessments across sectors such as energy, agriculture, chemicals, and fertilizers.
In July 2023, Agrofert Group, a Czech Republic-based conglomerate, acquired the nitrogen business of Borealis AG for $884 million. This acquisition strengthens Agrofert's position in the European fertilizers market by integrating Borealis' production facilities in Austria, Germany, and France, along with its extensive sales and distribution network. Borealis AG is an Austria-based chemical manufacturer specializing in fertilizers such as calcium ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and urea ammonium nitrate.
Major companies operating in the calcium ammonium nitrate market are Koch Industries Inc., BASF SE, Nutrien Ltd., Sinochem, Yara International ASA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Mosaic Company, ICL Group Ltd., Yunnan Yuntianhua Co. Ltd., EuroChem Group AG, K+S AG, Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Coromandel International Limited, Borealis AG, Acron Group, China BlueChemical Ltd., Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, Uralchem Group, Qatar Fertiliser Company, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, Achema AB, Wentong Potassium Salt Group Co.Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the calcium ammonium nitrate market in 2025. The regions covered in the calcium ammonium nitrate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the calcium ammonium nitrate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The calcium ammonium nitrate market consists of sales of prilled calcium ammonium nitrate and nitro-limestone. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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