Key Insights• The UAE is a global powerhouse in nitrogenous fertilisers, collectively with its neighbours accounting for nearly 49% of global urea exports and approximately 30% of global ammonia exports. • The national champion is Fertiglobe, the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and net ammonia combined. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and majority-owned by state oil giant ADNOC, Fertiglobe is the integrated platform consolidating the UAE’s entire nitrogen value chain.• The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the outbreak of military conflict in late February 2026, has been a double-edged sword. While it caused an immediate and severe drop in physical export volumes, the resulting global supply shock sent benchmark prices soaring, dramatically boosting the profitability of the UAE’s export-oriented producers.• In response to these disruptions, the UAE has significantly ramped up its import activity and launched new infrastructure projects. In the first six months of 2026, the UAE imported 4.66 million metric tons of fertilizer, with key suppliers shifting from Russia to China, and major new plants like the Ta'ziz ammonia facility are being commissioned to expand low-carbon production capacity.Market Research Report• According to the research report, "UAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Research Report, 2031," published by Actual Market Research, the UAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 24.12 Million by 2026–31.• UAE producers are "price makers" in the current market. As one of the few neutral exporters still able to operate with relative logistical ease, the UAE commands a premium. In the second quarter of 2026, Fertiglobe’s nitrogen portfolio achieved an average realized price of $465 per tonne, a significant 35% premium above the average pricing of its peer group.• Profits have surged to unprecedented levels.

For the full year 2025, Fertiglobe reported a 41% increase in revenues to $2.82 billion and a 57% jump in EBITDA to $1.02 billion. This momentum intensified in Q1 2026: revenues climbed 32% year-on-year to $915 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 31% to $342 million, and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders nearly doubled (98%) to $145 million.• Long-term strategic expansion is set to double capacity. ADNOC is consolidating its entire low-carbon ammonia portfolio under Fertiglobe. Combined with new mega-projects in Abu Dhabi, this will add roughly 2 million metric tons per annum, more than doubling Fertiglobe’s current merchant ammonia capacity and increasing its total sellable capacity to 8.6 mtpa of net ammonia and urea combined.Policies • Heightened strategic food security measures have been enacted. In late March 2026, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) implemented a "comprehensive proactive plan" to ensure uninterrupted flow of food and agricultural consignments through all UAE entry points. This plan includes fast-track clearance channels and reinforced specialist teams to secure the supply of agricultural inputs.• The national food strategy is pivoting toward local production.

The UAE is aggressively shifting from a model of reliance on food imports to one of local self-sufficiency. At the UAE Agricultural Conference in April 2026, major exhibitors announced they are countering global price spikes by sourcing raw materials locally and distributing products domestically to mitigate supply chain disruptions.Industry News• The Ta'ziz low-carbon ammonia plant is nearing completion. Construction of the 1 million metric ton-per-year (MMt/y) low-carbon ammonia facility in the Ta'ziz Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais is well advanced. It is on track for mechanical completion by the end of 2026, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The facility will produce low-carbon ammonia with a carbon capture rate of approximately 98%.• Fertiglobe has achieved record operational performance. Despite the volatile geopolitical environment, Fertiglobe’s Egyptian operations continued to achieve record-breaking performance in Q1 2026, with no downtime across units and operating rates above 105%.

The company has also completed the first shipment of the world's first internationally recognized renewable ammonia, certified under the ISCC PLUS standard.• A drone attack temporarily threatened production. On 10 March 2026, a drone attack caused a fire at ADNOC's Ruwais complex, which houses the 2 million t/yr granular urea plant operated by Fertiglobe. While there was no immediate indication of impact on production, the incident highlighted the physical vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region.Segment AnalysisUAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Product Type• Ammonium nitrate production in the UAE is limited and primarily industrial, used in explosives, mining support, and chemical processing rather than agriculture. Annual production is estimated at 150,000-300,000 tons, supported by 1-2 industrial chemical facilities. Manufacturing capacity ranges from 200,000-400,000 tons/year, with ammonia feedstock consumption of 80,000-150,000 tons annually. Exports are modest at 30,000-80,000 tons, while imports range from 50,000-120,000 tons for industrial demand. • Ammonium sulfate in the UAE is largely produced as a by-product of petrochemical and gas processing operations.

Annual production volume is estimated at 250,000-500,000 tons, supported by 2-4 integrated chemical recovery units. Manufacturing capacity is around 300,000-600,000 tons/year, with ammonia feedstock equivalent consumption of 120,000-250,000 tons annually.• Calcium Ammonium Nitrate usage in the UAE is limited and primarily imported for horticulture, landscaping, and controlled agricultural projects. Annual imports range from 80,000-180,000 tons, with no significant domestic production. Distribution volume is approximately 90,000-200,000 tons, supported by 2-3 blending and packaging facilities.UAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Form• Solid nitrogen fertilizers in the UAE are handled through a highly centralized import and re-export logistics model. The segment operates via 4-6 major bulk handling terminals and around 18-25 storage facilities, concentrated in Jebel Ali, Fujairah, and Abu Dhabi industrial zones. Annual product movement is estimated at 2.0-3.2 million tons, supported by 20,000-30,000 truck shipments per year.• Liquid nitrogen fertilizers are widely used in horticulture, landscaping, and controlled-environment agriculture.

The UAE operates around 10-14 storage facilities and 4-6 dedicated liquid handling terminals, with total tank storage capacity of 120,000-250,000 m³.• Anhydrous ammonia in the UAE is primarily industrial, feeding downstream urea production and chemical manufacturing. The system includes 3-5 dedicated ammonia storage facilities and 2-3 bulk handling terminals, located near major petrochemical clusters. Annual movement volume ranges from 1.2-2.0 million tons, with 5,000-9,000 specialized pressurized railcar and tanker truck shipments annually.UAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Crop Type• Cereal and grain cultivation in the UAE is highly constrained and mostly non-commercial, with wheat and barley grown in experimental or subsidized desert agriculture projects. Cultivated area is approximately 10,000-25,000 hectares, with harvested area of 9,000-22,000 hectares annually. Production volume ranges from 25,000-70,000 tons, supported by around 1,500-3,000 farms, including government-supported agricultural initiatives.• Fruits and vegetables are the most important agricultural segment in the UAE, driven by greenhouse farming, hydroponics, and high-value horticulture in Al Ain, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Cultivated area is estimated at 35,000-60,000 hectares, with harvested area of 40,000-75,000 hectares due to multiple cropping cycles in controlled environments.

Production volume reaches 600,000-1.2 million tons, supported by approximately 10,000-18,000 farms, including commercial greenhouse operators.UAE Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Application• Soil application remains the most common method for field-grown crops, including cereals, forage, and open-field vegetables. The total fertilizer application volume is estimated at 70,000-120,000 tons per year, covering 180,000-250,000 hectares of treated agricultural land. Most crops receive 1-2 soil applications per season, with nutrient dosage rates ranging from 80-150 kg N/hectare depending on soil fertility and crop type. Approximately 20,000-30,000 agricultural holdings employ soil application, delivering an annual nitrogen quantity of 60,000-110,000 tons.• Foliar spraying is widely used in high-value greenhouse vegetables, fruit trees, and specialty crops. Spray equipment units in operation are estimated at 3,500-5,000 units, servicing 10,000-20,000 hectares of treated area. Fertilizer application occurs 4-6 times per season for intensive greenhouse crops, with nutrient dosage rates between 10-40 kg N/hectare per application.

Liquid fertilizer tank capacity supporting foliar use totals 2,500-4,000 m³, delivering 15,000–30,000 tons of nitrogen annually across roughly 5,000-8,000 holdings.Considered in this report• Historic Year: 2020• Base year: 2025• Estimated year: 2026• Forecast year: 2031Aspects covered in this report•Nitrogenous Fertilizers Market with its value and forecast along with its segments• Various drivers and challenges• On-going trends and developments• Top profiled companies• Strategic recommendationBy product Type • Urea• Ammonium Nitrate• Ammonium Sulfate• Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)• Others(UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions), Ammonia (Anhydrous Ammonia), Methylene Urea)By Form• Solid (Granular / Prilled)• Liquid• Gas (Anhydrous Ammonia)By Crop Type• Oilseeds and Pulses• Cereals and Grains• Fruits and Vegetables• OthersBy Application • Soil• Foliar• Fertigation• Others.