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Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Domestic fertiliser manufacturers have been operating under market conditions that have, in some cases, been very difficult in recent years. This is partly due to increasingly stringent regulation, which is intended to reduce farmers’ use of fertilisers in the long term. However, the main reason for the negative trend in recent years was the economic upheaval caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The energy crisis of 2022 caused prices of key raw materials and energy products, such as natural gas, to rise very sharply at times. As Russian nitrogen fertiliser was not subject to European Union sanctions after 2022 – due to Europe’s heavy reliance on imports in this sector – the pressure on imports from that country subsequently increased. The higher material and energy costs faced by domestic producers, when compared directly, led to a loss of market share and international competitiveness. Significant parts of the sector were therefore forced to reduce their production substantially during this period. As capacity utilisation declined, the profitability of many industry players also came under severe pressure. It was not until 2025 that the situation began to ease, due to rising prices for key types of fertiliser, reduced procurement pressures and the introduction of punitive tariffs on fertilisers from Russia and Belarus. Overall, the sector’s turnover has fallen by an average of 1.8% per year since 2021.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released July 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C20.15DE. Companies in this sector manufacture fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphate or potassium. The sector also produces nitrogen compounds, which are either used as raw materials for fertiliser production or for industrial purposes. This sector does not include the manufacture of pesticides, plant protection products or disinfectants. Related terms covered in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany include königswasser, npk fertiliser, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and inhibitor.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany include Ammonia, Urea and NPK fertiliser.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany include K+S AG, SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH and Yara GmbH & Co. KG.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is €6.6bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 110 businesses in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
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 declining at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
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 decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany are K+S AG, SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH and Yara GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Ammonia and Urea are part of the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany is K+S AG.
How competitive is the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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