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Demand for phosphate rock in Asia Pacific was 127.94 million tons in 2016 and is anticipated to maintain its
dominant position over the forecast period owing to the presence of numerous agriculture -oriented
economies. Rising demand for the mineral as an additive for feed & food as well as manufacturing of
industrial chemical coupled with the growth of the manufacturing sector in the region is expected to drive
the market. In developing countries such as Brazil, China and India, growing demand for cleansing and
detergent agents are projected to drive the market in the coming few years.
Europe and North America has implemented regulations banning the use of phosphate in detergents, as the
mineral mixes with water which can result in causing harm to the aquatic life by producing additional
phosphorous which results in the death of fish, dolphins, and aquatic plants.
Among fertilizers, food & feed additives and industrial chemicals, fertilizer segment dominates the market by
contributing 203.8 million tons in 2016 and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period.
Fertilizers comprise of different compositions of three main crop nutrients phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and
potassium (K).
One of the major factors that are expected to hinder the growth of the phosphate rock market is the rapid
depletion of these reserves and increasing demand for its derivatives as there is no other alternative for
these products. The leading manufacturer in these markets is MBAC Fertilizer, Potash Corp, Phosphate
Resources Limited, Grange resources, Mosaic, WENGFU Group, Agrium, Shaw River Manganese, Anglo
American, and Sterling Group Ventures Inc.
Hexa Research has segmented the global phosphate rock market based on application and region:
Segmentation by application, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
• Fertilizer
• Feed & Food Additive
• Industrial Chemicals
Segmentation by region, 2014 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
• North America
• U.S.
• Europe
• Russia
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Central & South America
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