Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizers Market Overview, 2031

Key Insights

• Brazil is one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, yet it remains dependent on foreign supply for about 85% of the fertilizers used in the field, according to the National Association for Fertilizer Diffusion ANDA. This level of external dependence makes the entire agricultural sector highly vulnerable to global price spikes and any disruption in maritime shipping routes.
• The country’s heavy reliance on imports cuts across all three primary macronutrients. Brazil produces less than 1% of global potash supply while accounting for about 22% of global demand as the world’s largest importer, with roughly 98% of the potash used in Brazil being imported. Around 78% of Brazil’s phosphate fertilizer consumption is supplied through imports.
• Geographic concentration of supply compounds this vulnerability. Most fertilizers arrive in Brazil from Russia, China, Canada, and Morocco, concentrating risk in a few suppliers. In 2025, China surpassed Russia as Brazil’s main fertilizer supplier, changing the geography of a strategic market. Over 40% of Brazil’s urea imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while phosphate deliveries from China and nitrogen shipments from Russia have been suspended.
• The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the sharp rise in natural gas prices are therefore a direct cost shock to Brazilian agriculture. Urea prices in Brazil increased by 35% during the first weeks of the conflict, with the April urea futures contract CFR Brazil rising 36% to reach elevated levels. Shipping and insurance costs have also increased significantly, adding another layer of pressure.

Market Outlook

• According to the research report, "Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Outlook, 2031," published by Bonafide Research, the Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 128.22 Million by 2026–31.
• The Brazilian government has responded with multiple policy measures. A temporary 0% import tariff has been applied to fertilizers to lower agricultural production costs, and a USD 2.9 billion plan has been prepared. The Chamber of Deputies approved a BRL 10 billion incentive program Profert providing tax credits over five years to support the expansion, modernization, and reactivation of domestic fertilizer plants. The National Fertilizer Plan PNF aims to reduce external dependence through BRL 16 billion in investments in new plants and technologies. The government is also studying a subsidized credit line for fertilizer acquisition within the Plano Safra 2026/27 to mitigate the impacts of international price hikes on agricultural production costs.
• In a significant structural development, Petrobras resumed nitrogen fertilizer production in northeastern Brazil in early 2026. The plant has a daily urea production capacity equivalent to a meaningful portion of Brazil’s domestic market. Meanwhile, the Autazes project led by Potássio do Brasil plans to develop potash production in the state of Amazonas. Despite these advances, analysts caution that challenges related to raw material availability, labor, and infrastructure continue to affect the competitiveness of Brazil’s fertilizer industry.
• Farmer demand dynamics are shifting in response to price pressures. Urea consumption is forecast to decline as Brazilian growers pivot toward ammonium sulfate, which offers a more attractive cost ratio despite its lower nitrogen content. The exchange ratio between agricultural commodities and fertilizers has deteriorated, meaning farmers now need more bags of soybeans or corn to purchase the same volume of inputs. For example, purchasing one tonne of MAP requires approximately 35 bags of soybeans, with significant deterioration compared to historical levels.
• Despite the pressure on farmer purchasing power and the slowdown in demand, fertilizer deliveries to the Brazilian market reached a substantial volume in the first quarter of 2026, indicating sustained activity. However, urea remains quoted at elevated levels CFR Brazil, while MAP exceeds elevated per tonne levels in raw materials, and KCl has registered a noticeable increase compared to the previous year. The market continues to monitor the evolving situation closely.

Segment Analysis

Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Product Type • Brazil is one of the world’s largest urea import-dependent fertilizer markets, with strong demand from soybean, corn, and sugarcane production systems. Annual consumption is estimated at 7-10 million tons, while domestic production remains limited at 1.2-2.0 million tons, supported by 3-6 operational ammonia urea integrated facilities. Imports typically range between 6-9 million tons annually, mainly through ports such as Paranaguá, Santos, and Itaqui.
• Ammonium nitrate usage in Brazil is highly restricted in agriculture and primarily used in industrial explosives and mining operations. Annual production is estimated at 0.8-1.4 million tons, supported by 3-5 industrial chemical plants integrated with explosives manufacturing chains. Imports range from 0.2-0.6 million tons annually, while exports remain minimal at 50,000-150,000 tons. Manufacturing capacity is estimated at 1.2-2.0 million tons per year, with ammonia feedstock consumption of approximately 0.4-0.8 million tons annually.
• Ammonium sulfate is widely used in Brazil due to sulfur deficiency in tropical soils and strong demand from soybean, corn, coffee, and sugarcane production. Annual production is estimated at 2.5-4.0 million tons, supported by 8-14 production facilities, including by-product recovery from caprolactam and petrochemical units. Imports contribute an additional 1.5-3.0 million tons annually, while exports remain limited at 0.1-0.3 million tons.

Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Form • Solid nitrogen fertilizers in Brazil are dominated by imported urea and ammonium sulfate, distributed through large scale port driven logistics linked to soybean and corn belts. Annual product movement is estimated at 8-11 million tons, supported by approximately 900-1,500 storage and warehouse facilities across key agricultural states such as Mato Grosso, Paraná, Goiás, and Rio Grande do Sul. The country operates around 60-90 bulk handling terminals, heavily concentrated at ports like Paranaguá, Santos, Itaqui, and Rio Grande.
• Anhydrous ammonia in Brazil is primarily used as a feedstock for nitrogen fertilizer production rather than direct agricultural application. Annual ammonia movement is estimated at 6–10 million tons, supported by approximately 120-220 storage and handling facilities located near industrial fertilizer hubs and port complexes.The country operates around 20-35 ammonia import and bulk handling terminals, with total pressurized storage capacity estimated at 3-5 million tons. Large ammonia storage tanks typically range from 5,000 to 30,000 tons per site, depending on integrated chemical complexes.

Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Crop Type • Oilseeds and pulses in Brazil are dominated by soybean production with minor contributions from beans, peanuts, and cowpeas. Total cultivated area is estimated at 48-55 million hectares, with harvested area of 46-53 million hectares annually. Production volume reaches approximately 155-175 million tons, supported by around 900,000-1.2 million farms, largely concentrated in Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Goiás.
• Cereals and grains include corn, rice, wheat, sorghum, and barley, with maize dominating the segment. Total cultivated area is estimated at 22-28 million hectares, with harvested area of 21-27 million hectares. Annual production volume reaches 110-135 million tons, supported by approximately 800,000-1.1 million farms, especially in Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul.
• Fruits and vegetables include citrus, bananas, grapes, mangoes, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Total cultivated area is estimated at 3.5-5.5 million hectares, with harvested area of 4.0-6.5 million hectares due to multiple cycles in horticulture. Annual production volume ranges from 65-90 million tons, supported by approximately 2.5-4.0 million farms, including smallholder and commercial horticulture operations.



Brazil Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market By Application • Soil application dominates nitrogen fertilizer use in Brazil due to large-scale soybean, corn, sugarcane, and pasture systems. Annual fertilizer application volume via soil methods is estimated at 18-26 million tons, covering approximately 55-75 million hectares of cultivated land. Around 1.2-1.8 million agricultural holdings rely primarily on soil based fertilization, especially in grain producing states like Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Goiás.
• Foliar fertilization in Brazil is widely used in high-value crops such as coffee, citrus, soybeans, cotton, fruits, and vegetables. Annual foliar fertilizer application volume is estimated at 2.0-4.5 million tons, covering approximately 12-22 million hectares. Around 600,000-1.2 million farms use foliar applications, especially in specialty crop and plantation systems
• Fertigation is expanding rapidly in Brazil, especially in irrigated agriculture zones such as fruit belts in the São Francisco Valley and high-value horticulture regions. Irrigated area using fertigation systems is estimated at 6-10 million hectares, supported by approximately 250,000-500,000 fertigation installations, including drip irrigation, pivot systems, and automated nutrient injection units.


Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2020
• Base year: 2025
• Estimated year: 2026
• Forecast year: 2031

Aspects 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 recommendation

By 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
• Others

By Application
• Soil
• Foliar
• Fertigation
• Others