Key Insights• Spain's direct supply of nitrogen fertilizers is largely unaffected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, as the majority of its imported raw materials for fertilizer production come primarily from Egypt and Algeria. This positions Spain distinctly from other EU nations more reliant on Middle Eastern supply routes.• The Spanish government has unveiled a comprehensive financial support package to mitigate the cost crisis. Direct aid totaling €500 million for fertilizer purchases and a €0.20 per liter subsidy for agricultural diesel has been approved, signaling a strong state intervention in the market.• The fertilizer market is a crucial economic input for Spain, valued at approximately €5.6 billion at farm-gate prices in 2025. This high cost base makes the sector inherently sensitive to global price volatility.• Spain is positioning itself as a leader in decarbonizing agriculture through innovative industrial partnerships. A major collaboration between Spanish producer Fertiberia and PepsiCo is scaling up the use of green hydrogen-based fertilizers across extensive farmland, aiming to significantly reduce emissions and contribute to the country's strategic autonomy.Market Research Report• According to the research report, "Spain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Research Report, 2031," published by Actual Market Research, the Spain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 77.91 Million by 2026–31.• Supply availability is currently robust, but future cost pressures remain the primary market driver. According to the industry association Fertilizers Europe, there is no present availability issues in the European market due to high local production and significant import volumes accumulated in late 2025.

However, Anffe the Spanish national association, has confirmed that while direct imports are not compromised, the rise in global oil and gas prices is affecting local manufacturing costs.• The 2026 spring planting season is forecast to be one of the most expensive in history. The astronomical costs of fertilizers and fuel are driving cultivation expenses sharply higher, while producer prices remain below profitability levels, according to Spain's four main agrarian organizations. This financial squeeze has already led to significant protests, with farmers in Valladolid demonstrating to demand urgent government solutions.The market situation is causing an unprecedented cost-income squeeze. The general feeling in the cereal sector is that sowing is the "most expensive in its history and the least profitable," as high input costs are not being matched by low producer prices. The existing aid is expected to be insufficient, with Union of Uniones noting that the €500 million package covers only slightly over 51% of the theoretical additional cost.Policies • The Government of Spain has approved a €500 million direct aid package for fertilizer purchases to help farmers cope with price hikes caused by the Middle East conflict. This money is scheduled to be disbursed to producers over the summer of 2026.

Additionally, a critical subsidy of €0.20 per liter for agricultural diesel has been authorized, valid until June 30, 2026. Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has stated that the €500 million figure represents a commitment beyond the EU's Crisis Reserve, which he believes is insufficient as the sole support tool.• Farmer associations are demanding that the government maximize the use of European funds. The European Commission's Temporary Crisis Framework allows for aid covering up to 70% of extraordinary fuel and fertilizer costs until December 31, 2026. However, the Union of Uniones contends that current national aid falls short, covering only about 30% of fuel costs and just over 50% for fertilizers, and is demanding an expansion.• The implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is a central regulatory pressure point. Since January 1, 2026, imported fertilizers are subject to an additional cost based on their origin's carbon footprint. ASAJA, a major farming organization, has calculated that CBAM will impose a direct cost of €820 million on the sector in 2026, a figure that could grow to €3,400 million by 2034.• Spanish industry and farmers are aligning with European partners to demand regulatory relief.

ASAJA has backed Copa-Cogeca's plan, which includes the immediate suspension of CBAM on fertilizers and the temporary elimination of tariffs on non-Russian imports. Anffe supports measures that preserve industrial competitiveness and protect local industry from cheaper imports with lower environmental standards.Import-Export Data• The total scale of the Spanish fertilizer market shows it is a net importer but relies on a robust domestic production base. In 2024, Spain produced a total of 4.7 million tonnes of fertilizers and imported 3.2 million tonnes. Of the imported bulk elements, 650,655 tonnes were nitrogenous, making it the largest category of imported plant nutrients.• Despite direct supply security, the cost of imports is volatile. The price of urea at the border is showing sharp fluctuations; in January 2026, the average import price stood at $1,060.16 per tonne. For comparison, the historical peak occurred in April 2022 at $2,041.62 per tonne.• Overall trade with Russia is declining due to the geopolitical climate.

Spain's total imports from Russia fell to $2.03 billion in 2025, down from $2.61 billion in 2024, reflecting a broader trend of European de-risking from Russian supply sources.industry News• The CEO of Fertiberia has called for a strategic, long-term vision to manage the crisis. He noted that it will be costly to replenish damaged infrastructure in conflict zones, which will stress supply availability and prices for some time, urging Europe to leverage its competitive agricultural and industrial capacity to lower costs.• A significant wave of farmer protests is engulfing the sector. On May 19, 2026, the Committee of European Agricultural and Farming Organisations held a major protest in Strasbourg, with Spanish representation from ASAJA. Simultaneously, demonstrations were held in Valladolid, the heartland of Castile and León's cereal community.• The impact of the fertilizer crisis is extending beyond the farm gate into the broader food supply chain. Rising input costs are leading to increased prices for basic food products, as energy price fluctuations are transmitting through inputs like fertilizers and feed, ultimately pushing up the price of everyday food items such as meat and bread. As farming margins shrink, the viability of entire sectors, particularly in intensive horticulture, is being questioned.Segment AnalysisSpain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Product Type• Urea in Spain is primarily import driven, supporting cereal, olive, and horticulture systems.

Annual production is estimated at 0.4-0.7 million tons, supported by 2–4 integrated chemical facilities, mainly linked to broader nitrogen operations. Manufacturing capacity is around 0.8-1.2 million tons per year, while imports dominate supply at 2.0-2.8 million tons annually, mainly from North Africa, the Middle East, and EU redistribution hubs. Exports are limited at 0.2-0.5 million tons, mostly re exports within Europe.• Ammonium nitrate in Spain is tightly regulated due to EU safety rules, with limited domestic production. Annual production is estimated at 0.3-0.6 million tons, supported by 2-5 industrial facilities, often integrated with CAN and blended fertilizer production.Ammonium nitrate contains 34% nitrogen, with ammonia feedstock consumption estimated at 0.2–0.35 million tons annually.• Ammonium sulfate in Spain is mainly produced as a by-product of chemical and refinery industries, especially from caprolactam and sulfur recovery processes. Annual production is estimated at 0.5-0.9 million tons, supported by 3-6 production facilities in industrial and petrochemical zones. Installed capacity is around 1.0–1.4 million tons per year, with imports contributing 0.3-0.6 million tons annually.

Exports are estimated at 0.2-0.4 million tons, largely within the EU market.Spain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Form• Solid nitrogen fertilizers in Spain account for approximately 4.0-6.0 million tons annually, supported by a port led import and inland distribution system. The country operates around 1,600-2,400 distribution centers, including cooperatives and agro-input depots across cereal-producing regions. Bulk handling infrastructure includes approximately 120–180 terminals, with 30-50 major port linked fertilizer import hubs handling inbound shipments. Storage capacity is estimated at 2.8-4.5 million tons, with peak seasonal inventories of 0.7-1.2 million tons ahead of spring cereal demand.• Anhydrous ammonia in Spain is primarily used as an industrial feedstock for fertilizer production rather than direct field application, due to strict EU handling regulations. Annual ammonia movement is estimated at 2.5-4.0 million tons, linked to domestic fertilizer manufacturing and imports. Spain operates approximately 350-600 ammonia storage and handling facilities, including 20-40 major industrial terminals concentrated in chemical and port zones such as Tarragona, Huelva, and Cartagena.Spain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Crop Type• Oilseeds and pulses in Spain are mainly represented by sunflower, soybean, and legumes such as chickpeas and lentils, concentrated in Castilla La Mancha and Andalusia.

Total cultivated area is approximately 1.3-2.0 million hectares, with harvested area of 1.2-1.9 million hectares annually, largely single cycle systems.• Cereals and grains dominate Spanish arable farming, particularly wheat, barley, maize, and rice, with strong dryland systems in central Spain and irrigated maize in Aragón and Castilla La Mancha. Total cultivated area is approximately 5.5-7.5 million hectares, with harvested area of 5.3–7.3 million hectares annually.• Fruits and vegetables in Spain are highly intensive and export oriented, concentrated in Andalusia, Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia, including greenhouse systems in Almería. Total cultivated area is approximately 1.4-2.2 million hectares, with harvested area reaching 2.0-3.0 million hectares annually due to multiple cropping cycles.Spain Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Application• Soil application is the dominant nitrogen delivery method in Spain, widely used across cereals, olives, vineyards, and forage systems. Annual nitrogen fertilizer volume applied via soil methods is estimated at 5.0-7.2 million tons, covering approximately 6.5-9.0 million hectares of agricultural land.• Foliar nitrogen application in Spain is widely used in vineyards, orchards, vegetables, and cereal stress correction systems. Annual nitrogen volume applied via foliar systems is estimated at 450,000-900,000 tons, covering around 3.0-5.5 million hectares. This method is used by approximately 55,000-95,000 farms, particularly in horticultural regions like Murcia, Valencia, and Andalusia. • Fertigation is highly developed in Spain due to extensive drip irrigation systems in horticulture, citrus, olives, and greenhouse production.

Total irrigated area using fertigation is estimated at 1.8-3.0 million hectares, making Spain one of Europe’s largest fertigation users. Spain has approximately 40,000-70,000 fertigation enabled farms, supported by 120,000-180,000 irrigation systems, including drip and micro-irrigation networks.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.