What CF Fertilisers UK Limited does

CF Fertilisers UK Limited is a UK-based fertilizer manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Chester, England, operating with a headcount of 501-1,000. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), described in group materials as the world's largest producer of ammonia, and contributes to the parent's manufacturing and distribution footprint for nitrogen-based products serving UK agricultural and industrial end-markets. The parent's product portfolio explicitly spans ammonia, clean energy, fertilizer, and emissions control applications, situating the UK entity within an integrated nitrogen and hydrogen value chain rather than as a standalone fertilizer producer.

The underlying technology centers on large-scale ammonia synthesis and downstream nitrogen-product processing, with the UK site acting as a regional manufacturing and distribution node that benefits from the group's advantaged production and distribution network. Group-level capabilities include lower-carbon fertilizer grades, hydrogen and nitrogen products positioned for clean energy, and emissions-abatation applications, supported by an active decarbonization roadmap. The UK subsidiary inherits access to these technical capabilities and to group-scale procurement, feedstock logistics, and engineering resources developed across the wider CF Industries platform.

Revenue is generated by manufacturing and selling nitrogen fertilizers and related industrial products to UK agricultural customers (farmers, distributors, and cooperatives) and to industrial buyers, with financial performance consolidated and disclosed at the parent level. In Q1 2026 CF Industries Holdings reported $615 million in net earnings and $983 million in Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting the operating leverage and pricing environment that frames revenue expectations for the UK entity during this period.

Name

CF Fertilisers UK Limited

Legal name

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://cffertilisers.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CF Fertilisers UK Limited manufactures and distributes nitrogen-based fertilizers in the UK as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CF Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF), the world's largest ammonia producer, serving agricultural and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertilizer Manufacturing

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia/Urea/UAN) (IMAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, UAN, Ammonium Nitrate/Sulfate) (AFABABAA)

Keywords

• Nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing
• Ammonia production
• Agricultural chemicals
• Clean energy products
• Emissions abatement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ammonia and Nitrogen Products: CF Industries generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of hydrogen and nitrogen products including ammonia, fertilizers, and emissions control solutions to industrial customers globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CF Fertilisers UK Limited manufactures and distributes nitrogen-based fertilizer products in the United Kingdom as part of CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s portfolio. The company produces ammonia and related hydrogen and nitrogen products that support agricultural fertilization, clean energy applications, and emissions abatement for industrial customers.

Product overview

CF Fertilisers UK Limited is part of CF Industries, the world's largest producer of ammonia. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio focused on hydrogen and nitrogen products, comprising four interconnected core offerings: Ammonia Production (the foundational product as the largest global ammonia manufacturer), Clean Energy solutions leveraging hydrogen and nitrogen for sustainable energy, Fertilizer products for agricultural applications, and Emissions Control offerings for industrial emissions abatement. These products are manufactured through the company's advantaged production and distribution network, with decarbonization central to the business strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ammonia Production CF Industries' foundational ammonia production offering, where it is the world's largest producer, manufacturing hydrogen and nitrogen products used for clean energy, fertilizer production, and emissions abatement in industrial applications.
• Clean Energy Products Hydrogen and nitrogen products designed for clean energy applications, supporting the transition to sustainable energy sources for industrial customers.
• Fertilizer Products Nitrogen-based fertilizer products for agricultural applications, supporting global food production and sold to agricultural sector customers.
• Emissions Control Solutions Products and solutions for emissions abatement and control in industrial applications, supporting decarbonization for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.31 incidents per 200,000 work hours as of 12/31/2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026CF Industries and PepsiCo are advancing lower carbon agriculture starting with potatoes. This partnership focuses on sustainable agricultural practices utilizing CF Industries' lower carbon fertilizer products to reduce the environmental footprint of PepsiCo's potato supply chain.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nutrien Ltd: One of the world's largest fertilizer producers with significant nitrogen capacity alongside potash and phosphate. Competes head-to-head with CF's nitrogen manufacturing and serves overlapping agricultural customers.
• Koch Fertilizer LLC: Large-scale North American nitrogen fertilizer producer (ammonia, urea, UAN) within Koch Ag & Energy Solutions. Directly comparable scale producer of the same nitrogen products CF Fertilisers UK manufactures.
• ICL Group Ltd: Specialty fertilizer and agrochemical producer with European manufacturing footprint, including potash, phosphate, and specialty plant nutrition. Adjacent/near-overlap with CF Fertilisers UK's nitrogen fertilizer offering to agricultural customers.
• OCI Global N.V. Global nitrogen fertilizer producer with major ammonia/urea assets in the US, Europe, and North Africa. Closely comparable on nitrogen production economics, European footprint, and low-carbon ammonia strategy.
• Yara International ASA: World-leading producer of nitrogen-based fertilizers (ammonia, urea, ammonium nitrate) with global production and distribution. Directly comparable to CF Fertilisers UK's nitrogen-fertilizer manufacturing and clean ammonia positioning.
• Compass Minerals International, Inc. Producer of specialty plant nutrition products (including sulfate of potash and micronutrients) serving agricultural and turf/ornamental markets. Adjacent peer for the downstream fertilizer distribution side of CF Fertilisers UK's business.
• K+S Aktiengesellschaft: European-based fertilizer producer (potash, salt, and specialty plant nutrition) with significant UK/European distribution. Comparable on European agricultural-fertilizer customer base and regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases major (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen) with overlap on the industrial/hydrogen side of CF Fertilisers UK's product portfolio. Adjacent rather than directly competing in fertilizer manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Major industrial-gas producer actively investing in blue/green hydrogen. Comparable on the clean-energy and hydrogen offtake dimension of CF Fertilisers UK's diversification strategy, though not a fertilizer producer.

Others

• Bayer AG (Crop Science): Global agricultural inputs major with crop protection and seed, serving the same UK/EU farmer customers as CF Fertilisers UK. Comparable on the agricultural end-market, though not a direct competitor in nitrogen manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cffertilisers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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