| Product Code: ETC198276 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
India`s phosphorus import market in 2024 saw a shift towards high concentration, with top exporters including Jordan, Senegal, and Morocco. The increased concentration may indicate a more competitive market landscape. Despite a negative growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained positive at 6.45%. This suggests a steady overall growth trajectory for phosphorus imports in India, reflecting sustained demand for this essential mineral resource. The diverse range of exporting countries highlights India`s reliance on global sources for meeting its phosphorus requirements.

Phosphorus is an essential mineral that plays a key role in physiological processes such as hormone regulation, energy metabolism, nerve cell activity, DNA replication and protein synthesis. It helps with healthy teeth and bones growths, proper muscle contraction and digestion process in humans. Phosphates are used mainly as fertilizers but also as animal feed additives or dietary supplements for livestock animals (chickens, pigs), dental care products (toothpaste), industrial detergents or water treatment chemicals etc.; globally around 70 percent of phosphate rock resources are found mostly located in Morocco (about 75%), China (10%) followed by South Africa & USA each accounting for 4%. In addition to this Russia holds 3%, Jordan holds 2% while rest of countries hold 6%. India has very limited reserves so it imports majority of phosphorus from abroad.
Growing Demand For Fertilizers: One major factor driving the India phosphorus market is the increasing demand for fertilizers due to rising population coupled with increasing agriculture activities across India which boosts up the use of phosphorus containing fertilizers leading towards higher consumption rate. This will further increase demand on international trade resulting into rise in import volume thus propelling overall market growth over forecast period. Use Of Phosphorous In Animal Feed Additives : Another major factor driving upward trend in domestic market include growing use phosphorous based animal feed additive industry specifically poultry sector which primarily require adequate proportion phosphorous added along with other minerals like calcium , zinc among others so as to maintain health balance within body structure thus making them more productive & efficient. Moreover elevated awareness levels regarding benefits associated with same have further generated increased popularity among end user thereby positively influencing product sales over forthcoming years.
The biggest challenge faced by the India phosphorous industry is price fluctuation due to supply constraints caused by lack of access to raw materials from other countries such as Morocco and Russia, who are major suppliers of phosphorus to India. Additionally, environmental regulations have limited availability of natural resources such as phosphate rock which further adds pressure on prices and supplies. This coupled with decreasing farm incomes has made it difficult for farmers to afford phosphates resulting in lower consumption levels.
The key players operating in India phosphorus market include Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Yara International ASA, Bharat Rasayan Limited, Coromandel International Limited etc. These companies are involved in manufacturing various forms of fertilizers including P2O5 (Phosphate), NPK (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium) fertilizers among others that are used extensively across many sectors including agriculture and industrial application segments respectively.
The Covid 19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all industries worldwide including the India Phosphorus Market too. Due to nationwide lockdown restrictions , there was a dip seen in sales both directly due to reduction in demand from consumers , but indirectly too because fertilizer manufacturers were not able to transport their products leading them towards stock piling losses. Additionally , increasing input costs along with stringent government regulations have affected profitability margins significantly during this period.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Phosphorus Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Phosphorus Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Phosphorus Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Phosphorus Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for phosphorus-based fertilizers in the agriculture sector due to the growing population and food demand. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of phosphorus-based fertilizers to improve crop yields and address nutrient deficiencies in soil. |
4.2.3 Expansion of industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing that use phosphorus compounds in their manufacturing processes. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in phosphorus production, affecting the overall cost of phosphorus-based products. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the excessive use of phosphorus fertilizers leading to eutrophication of water bodies. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products or technologies that offer similar benefits to phosphorus-based products. |
5 India Phosphorus Market Trends |
6 India Phosphorus Market, By Types |
6.1 India Phosphorus Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By White phosphorus, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Red phosphorus, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphorous chloride, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphoric acid, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial phosphates, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Phosphorous penta-oxide, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Phosphorus Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Detergents, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Water treatment, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Flame retardants, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Batteries, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical intermediates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Phosphorus Market Revenues & Volume, By Fertilizers, 2021-2031F |
7 India Phosphorus Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Phosphorus Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Phosphorus Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Phosphorus Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Soil nutrient levels in phosphorus-deficient regions of India. |
8.2 Adoption rate of phosphorus-based fertilizers by farmers. |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative phosphorus products and technologies. |
9 India Phosphorus Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Phosphorus Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Phosphorus Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Phosphorus Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Phosphorus Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Phosphorus Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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