Abu Qir Fertilizers

What Abu Qir Fertilizers does

Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries Company is an Egyptian public limited company headquartered in Alexandria (with operations at El-Tabia, Rashid Road) that produces nitrogen fertilizers for both domestic Egyptian agriculture and international export markets. The company commenced production in 1979 and was the first Egyptian fertilizer company listed on the Egyptian Exchange (ticker ABUK); it is reported to have 1,001-5,000 employees and produces prilled urea, granular urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonia, and UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) liquid fertilizers, with a recently launched coated urea line (400 tons/day, implemented May 2026) that reduces emissions approximately 40% versus conventional urea. The core production technology is based on Haber-Bosch ammonia synthesis with nitric acid and finishing units, complemented by the largest N2O removal project in the Middle East and Africa (reducing 1.4 million tons CO2-equivalent annually), EnviNOx tertiary abatement (UHDE design, 1,830 ton/day nitric acid capacity), a 2.6 MW licensed solar self-generation station, Zero Liquid Discharge wastewater treatment, and a 40%-lower-emission coated urea finishing line.

Name

Abu Qir Fertilizers

Legal name

Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries Company

Website

https://abuqir.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Abu Qir Fertilizers is an Egyptian public nitrogen-fertilizer producer (Alexandria, est. 1979, EGX: ABUK) manufacturing urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonia, UAN, and coated urea for Egyptian government procurement and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nitrogen Fertilizers

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, UAN, Ammonium Nitrate/Sulfate) (AFABABAA), Specialty Nitrogen Products (Urease/Nitrification Inhibitors, Enhanced-Efficiency N) (AFABACAG), Liquid Specialty Fertilizers (Suspensions, Solutions, UAN Blends) (AFABACAF)

Keywords

• Nitrogen fertilizer production
• Urea manufacturing
• Ammonium nitrate production
• Agricultural chemicals
• Fertilizer exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fertilizer Sales (Domestic): Sales of nitrogen fertilizers including urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonia to the Egyptian domestic market, including government procurement channels and direct sales to farmers
2. Fertilizer Exports: Export sales of fertilizers to international markets, with export quota of up to 55% of production approved by government to offset increased energy costs
3. Carbon Credits (CERs): Revenue from carbon credits earned through N2O removal project reducing 1.4 million tons CO2 equivalent annually

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abu Qir Fertilizers manufactures and sells a portfolio of nitrogen-based fertilizers — prilled urea, granular urea, coated urea, ammonium nitrate, anhydrous ammonia, and Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) liquid fertilizers — produced at its Alexandria facilities for Egyptian agricultural buyers (via government procurement) and international export markets. The company complements its core production with sustainability-driven operations including N2O abatement, Zero Liquid Discharge wastewater recycling, a 2.6 MW solar station, and carbon credit (CER) generation.

Product overview

Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries Company is a leading Egyptian nitrogen fertilizer manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of nitrogen-based products. Its core portfolio comprises prilled urea, granular urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonia, and UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) liquid fertilizers—all manufactured to international quality, environmental, and safety standards. The company recently launched coated urea as an enhanced, lower-emission product (400 tons/day), complementing its conventional fertilizer lineup. The company also operates Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) wastewater treatment units as part of its circular economy and environmental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prilled Urea A solid nitrogen fertilizer in prilled (granule) form, produced to international standards for agricultural use by farmers and distributors.
• Granular Urea A solid nitrogen fertilizer in larger granular form, engineered for optimal crop growth and slow-release characteristics for agricultural buyers.
• Ammonium Nitrate A nitrogen-based fertilizer providing a rapid nitrogen source for agricultural applications, produced in compliance with international safety and quality standards.
• Ammonia Anhydrous ammonia used as a raw material in fertilizer production and as a direct nitrogen input for agricultural use.
• UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) Liquid Fertilizers A liquid fertilizer combining urea, ammonium nitrate, and water, offering a balanced nitrogen source that is easy to apply and absorb.
• Coated Urea Environmentally enhanced urea with a coating that reduces emission levels by approximately 40% compared to conventional urea, minimizes nitrogen loss, and limits runoff into agricultural wastewater, improving fertilizer use efficiency. Produced at 400 tons/day capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• First-quarter profits more than doubled in 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026MoU signed to strengthen cooperation in applied scientific research, innovation, and technology transfer supporting SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Collaboration aims to link scientific research with industrial needs, develop sustainable solutions, and contribute to green economy transition.
• UEG Green Hydrogen Development Holding LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MoU signed at EGYPES 2026 with UEG, AlexFert, Orascom Construction SAE, and Valmore Holding to explore developing a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Alexandria. UEG and Orascom will lead feasibility studies for 500 MW renewable energy combining wind and solar. Abu Qir will evaluate integration of green hydrogen into ammonia production targeting approximately 480 tons per day of renewable fuel ammonia.
• Orascom Construction SAEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint partner in Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project, leading feasibility studies for 500 MW renewable energy capacity combining wind and solar as part of the consortium with Abu Qir, AlexFert, UEG, and Valmore.
• AlexFert (Alexandria Fertilizers Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint partner in Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project to evaluate green hydrogen integration into ammonia production alongside Abu Qir, UEG, Orascom, and Valmore.
• Valmore HoldingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MoU signatory in Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project consortium with Abu Qir, AlexFert, UEG, and Orascom.
• Baheya Hospital for Cancer TreatmentminorOthers · 1 January 2026Cooperation protocol signed for early cancer detection programs and awareness campaigns targeting surrounding communities as part of corporate social responsibility efforts supporting SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
• ScatecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Misr Fertilizers Production Company and ECHEM in constructing an $873 million green ammonia plant in New Damietta targeting Q3 2028 operations.
• ECHEM (Egyptian petrochemicals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Misr Fertilizers and Scatec in green ammonia plant project valued at $873 million in New Damietta.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien: World's largest fertilizer producer with nitrogen, phosphate, and potash operations; competes with Abu Qir in international nitrogen markets and is a relevant global benchmark for fertilizer economics.
• OCI Global: Global nitrogen fertilizer producer with significant production in Egypt, the Netherlands, and the US; competes with Abu Qir in international nitrogen markets and shares Egyptian operational footprint through historical Egyptian assets.
• Yara International: Global nitrogen fertilizer leader producing urea, ammonium nitrate, UAN, and ammonia; competes directly with Abu Qir in export markets and is the most relevant global benchmark for nitrogen pricing and CBAM exposure.
• CF Industries: Major North American nitrogen producer of ammonia, urea, and UAN; competes with Abu Qir in global nitrogen export markets and serves as a key pricing reference for granular urea.

Direct peers

• Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO): Saudi nitrogen fertilizer producer (SABIC affiliate) manufacturing urea, ammonia, and melamine; directly comparable in product portfolio and competes with Abu Qir in Mediterranean and Asian export markets.
• QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company): Qatari nitrogen fertilizer producer owned by Industries Qatar; produces urea and ammonia with subsidized Gulf-region gas feedstock, competing with Abu Qir in Asian and European export markets.
• Alexandria Fertilizers Company (AlexFert): Egyptian nitrogen fertilizer manufacturer headquartered in Alexandria; produces urea and ammonium nitrate with similar product portfolio and customer base, and is a co-signatory with Abu Qir on the Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub MoU.
• SABIC Agri-Nutrients: Saudi Arabian global nitrogen fertilizer leader producing urea, ammonia, and specialty fertilizers; competes with Abu Qir in international export markets and benefits from similar feedstock economics in the Gulf region.
• Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO): Egyptian nitrogen fertilizer producer and direct domestic competitor; MOPCO produces ammonia and urea in Egypt and shares the same subsidized natural gas feedstock economics and government procurement dynamics as Abu Qir.

Regional players

• Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO): Major Indian cooperative fertilizer producer manufacturing urea, DAP, and NPK; competes with Abu Qir in Asian nitrogen export markets and represents one of the largest fertilizer end-markets relevant to Egyptian exporters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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