Ferchem Masr

What Ferchem Masr does

Ferchem Misr for Fertilizers and Chemicals is a Cairo-headquartered, EGX-listed (FERC) Egyptian producer of phosphate-based fertilizers, acids, and specialty agricultural inputs. The company's portfolio spans Single Super Phosphate (SSP) in powder and granular forms (PSSP 12.5%, GSSP 12.5%/15%/16%), Granular Triple Super Phosphate (TSP 37%), sulfuric and phosphoric acids, oleum, magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, urea phosphate (17-44-0), balanced NPK compounds (Power Gold 19-19-19 and 6-6-43), and the Al Mohassan phosphogypsum soil conditioner. Manufacturing is anchored at three sites — Abu Zaabal (Qalyubia), Sadat City (Menoufia), and Aswan (Edfu) — operating 15 production units with combined capacity exceeding 2 million tons per year. Approximately 95% of electricity consumption is sourced from on-site high-efficiency steam turbines (~15 MW) and a 1 MW solar installation, and 95% of production stacks feed continuous emissions data to the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency.

Ferchem Misr is the product of a 2025 three-way merger of Abu Zaabal Fertilizers & Chemicals (founded 1947), Aswan Fertilizers (2008), and the original Ferchem entity (2001), all consolidated under the Polyserve Group. It is the world's largest exporter of Single Super Phosphate to Brazil since 2020 and sells into 53 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia through a network of 57+ long-tenured distributors, complemented by direct enterprise engagements with international fertilizer importers and Egyptian government offtake bodies. Domestic channels rely on a defined sales function serving large-scale farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and government procurement. Capacity is set to grow materially through a $215 million, 3.5 million tons/year Polyserve-led chemicals and fertilizers complex at the Suez Canal Economic Zone (witnessed by Prime Minister Madbouly), a new phosphoric acid plant in Upper Egypt, a framework agreement with the Egyptian Company for Mineral Resources for phosphate manufacturing and ore upgrading, and a board-approved joint-stock complex for sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and compound NPK fertilizers. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for export and government channels.

The company earns revenue through two primary streams: domestic fertilizer sales to the Egyptian agricultural sector and international export sales of bulk phosphate fertilizers, acids, and specialty chemicals. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales motion (targeting ministries, cooperatives, and large industrial buyers) with an indirect channel model through 57+ international distributors. Reported financial trajectory shows a dramatic year-on-year inflection, with January-September 2025 net profit of 2.009 billion EGP versus 42.597 million EGP in the comparable 2024 period, reflecting the consolidation effect of the three-way merger and continued operational scale-up ahead of the announced capacity expansions.

Name

Ferchem Masr

Legal name

Ferchem Misr for Fertilizers and Chemicals

Website

https://ferchem.com.eg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ferchem Misr is an EGX-listed Egyptian phosphate fertilizer and acid manufacturer, operating three sites with 15 production units and over 2 million tons per year of capacity, exporting to 53 countries via a network of 57+ distributors, formed from the 2025 merger of Abu Zaabal, Aswan, and Ferchem under Polyserve Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fertilizers

NAICS

Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing (325314), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Phosphate Fertilizers (MAP, DAP, TSP, SSP) (AFABABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertilizer Raw Materials & Intermediates (Phosphate Rock, Sulfuric/Phosphoric Acid, Potash Ore/Brines) (AFABABAH), NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD), Soil Remediation & Immobilization Amendments (Bentonite, Zeolite, Phosphates) (AFABADAH)

Keywords

• Phosphate fertilizer manufacturing
• Agricultural chemicals production
• Compound NPK fertilizers
• Soil conditioning products
• Fertilizer export distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sadat City

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Fertilizer Sales: Supply of phosphate fertilizers, specialty products, acids, and chemicals to the Egyptian domestic agricultural market through direct sales and distributor networks.
2. International Export Sales: Export of fertilizer products (SSP, GSSP, TSP), acids (sulfuric, phosphoric), and specialty chemicals to 53 international markets across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia through 57+ global distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ferchem Masr manufactures and supplies phosphate-based fertilizers (Single Super Phosphate powder and granular, Granular Triple Super Phosphate), sulfuric and phosphoric acids, specialty water-soluble NPK and magnesium sulfate fertilizers, and a phosphogypsum-based soil conditioner. Production is carried out across three Egyptian manufacturing sites (Abu Zaabal, Sadat City, Aswan) totaling 15 production units and over 2 million tons per year of capacity, serving both the Egyptian domestic agricultural market and 53 international export markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Super Phosphate Powder (PSSP) 12.5% A phosphorus-based fertilizer supplying 12.5% P2O5 in powder form for soil pH adjustment, root development, and crop productivity; produced at the Abu Zaabal facility and free from harmful heavy metals (cadmium, arsenic, lead).
• Granular Single Super Phosphate (GSSP) 12.5% — Abu Zaabal A slow-release granular phosphorus fertilizer with 12.5% P2O5 produced at the Abu Zaabal plant, supporting gradual solubility, soil conditioning, and sustained nutrient uptake over multiple irrigation cycles.
• Granular Single Super Phosphate (GSSP) 15% — Abu Zaabal A high-efficiency slow-release phosphorus fertilizer with 15% P2O5, produced at Abu Zaabal, supporting root expansion, soil improvement, and enhanced fruit and seed formation.
• Granular Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) 37% A concentrated 37% P2O5 phosphorus fertilizer produced using phosphoric acid, offering slow-release properties for high phosphorus efficiency and reduced fertilization costs.
• Granular Single Super Phosphate (GSSP) 16% — Aswan A high-efficiency phosphorus fertilizer with up to 16% P2O5 produced at the Aswan plant, providing long-lasting nutrient availability through slow solubility for strong root expansion and enhanced fruiting.
• Sulfuric Acid 98% A high-purity 98% H2SO4 acidifying solution used in controlled doses for soil treatment, irrigation system pH regulation and sanitization, sulfur supplementation, and as a feedstock for downstream phosphate fertilizer production.
• Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric Acid) A highly concentrated form of sulfuric acid containing dissolved sulfur trioxide (SO3), used to produce sulfuric acid above 98% concentration and for specialized chemical industrial applications; handled in closed, controlled systems.
• Phosphoric Acid 85% A concentrated acidic solution containing 85% orthophosphoric acid (42% P2O5 w/w), used in fertilization programs to supply phosphorus, lower irrigation water pH, clean irrigation systems, and support plant energy transfer and root development; also serves as a feedstock for TSP production.
• Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Poly Sol Mega) A fully water-soluble specialty fertilizer supplying 16% MgO, 9.5% Mg, and 12.5% S, supporting photosynthesis, enzyme activation, and protein formation in vegetables, fruits, and oil crops.
• Urea Phosphate 17-44-0 A highly soluble crystalline fertilizer combining 17% N and 44% P2O5 in an acidic formulation (pH 1.6–2.0), enhancing vegetative growth, flowering, and nutrient absorption while keeping irrigation systems clean and meeting export-quality standards.
• Power Gold NPK 19-19-19 A fully balanced, fast-dissolving compound fertilizer with 19% N, 19% P, and 19% K in water-soluble crystals, designed for rapid absorption through roots and leaves to correct nutrient deficiencies under varied climatic and soil conditions.
• Power Gold NPK 6-6-43 A high-potassium compound fertilizer with 6% N, 6% P, and 43% K in fully water-soluble crystals, supporting fruit development, fruit sizing, and performance during critical growth and fruiting stages.
• Al Mohassan (Phosphogypsum 80%) A soil-conditioning and salinity-treatment product composed of 80% phosphogypsum, supplying calcium (23%), sulfur (18%), and phosphorus (0.5–3%) in slow-release form to improve soil porosity, root spread, and to treat saline and alkaline lands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2020, Ferchem Misr has been the largest global exporter of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer to Brazil, reflecting product quality and market trust.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Polyserve Egyptian Chemicals Company (an affiliated entity under the Polyserve Group, Ferchem's parent) signed a $215 million project contract with SCZone for a chemicals and fertilizers complex to be established on 650,000 sqm in the Sokhna Integrated Industrial Zone. The project will have 3.5 million tons per year capacity and create ~500 direct jobs. Prime Minister Madbouly witnessed the signing. Ferchem participates in this initiative as part of the Polyserve Group ecosystem.
• New Joint-Stock Fertilizer Production CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2025Ferchem Misr's board of directors approved participation in establishing a new Egyptian joint-stock company aimed at building an industrial complex for the production of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and compound fertilizers. This represents a major expansion of Ferchem's production capabilities through a new corporate vehicle.
• Egyptian Company for Mineral Resources (ECMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025The Egyptian Company for Mineral Resources (ECMR) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources signed a framework agreement with Ferchem Misr for joint phosphate manufacturing projects. The partnership aims to establish an integrated phosphate fertilizer factory and a facility for upgrading low-quality phosphate ore to maximize its economic value. The project aligns with the Ministry's third strategic axis for developing Egypt's mining sector.
• Egyptian Food Bank ( بنك الطعام المصري )coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 December 2023Ferchem Misr (via Abu Zaabal Fertilizers and Aswan Fertilizers, both part of Polyserve Group) partnered with the Egyptian Food Bank to support school nutrition programs under the 'Ibnak Barra' (My Child Tomorrow) initiative. The partnership provides balanced meals to over 1,000 students daily, translating to more than 300,000 meals per year, enhancing children's health, concentration, and educational outcomes. Ferchem also supports the establishment of central kitchens and dining halls at schools in Qalyubia and Aswan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PhosAgro: Russia's largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer, manufacturing MAP, DAP, NPK, and feed phosphates from its own apatite-nepheline ore. Direct comparable on integrated phosphate rock mining, fertilizer manufacturing, and export-heavy GTM across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
• ICL Group: Israel-based specialty fertilizers and phosphate derivatives producer with operations across potash, phosphate, and specialty plant nutrition. Comparable to Ferchem's specialty NPK and water-soluble fertilizer (Urea Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate) expansion strategy and export footprint into specialty crop markets.
• OCP Group: Morocco's state-owned phosphate rock miner and one of the world's largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers (MAP, DAP, TSP, SSP) and phosphoric acid. Directly comparable to Ferchem across product portfolio, integrated rock-to-fertilizer value chain, and export-led business model serving global agricultural markets.
• The Mosaic Company: US-listed phosphate and potash producer with vertically integrated rock mining and concentrated phosphate fertilizer output (DAP, MAP, TSP, MicroEssentials). Closely mirrors Ferchem's rock-to-finished-fertilizer model and exposure to global phosphate trade flows, including Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien: World's largest fertilizer producer by capacity (potash, nitrogen, phosphate) with a global retail Loveland Products network. A broad incumbent rather than direct competitor; competes with Ferchem in global phosphate trade but operates a far more diversified nutrient and retail footprint.
• Yara International: Norwegian-headquartered global nitrogen leader with growing specialty and NPK offerings. Overlaps with Ferchem in NPK compound fertilizers and Egypt/MENA distribution but is predominantly nitrogen-focused and serves a different primary nutrient segment.

Others

• Egyptian Company for Mineral Resources (ECMR): State-owned Egyptian mineral resources enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum. An upstream/strategic counterparty rather than a competitor, having signed a 2025 framework agreement with Ferchem to jointly develop phosphate mining and ore upgrading projects.

Regional players

• Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO): Egyptian nitrogenous fertilizer producer (urea, ammonia, UAN) operating the Damietta complex and serving both domestic and export markets. Domestic Egyptian peer with overlapping agricultural customer base and government relationships, but competes in the nitrogen rather than phosphate segment.
• Egyptian Chemical Industries (Kima): Egyptian state-affiliated producer of fertilizers, calcium carbide, and related chemicals serving the domestic agricultural sector. Domestic Egyptian peer sharing the same regulatory, FX, and end-market environment as Ferchem but with a more limited phosphate-product focus.
• Ma'aden: Saudi Arabian mining and metals group with phosphate fertilizer operations (Wa'ad Al-Shamal joint venture with Mosaic and SABIC) producing DAP, MAP, and ammonia. Regional MENA peer with comparable government alignment, integrated phosphate value chain, and export-led strategy, but serves different downstream customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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