Industries chimiques du Senegal

What Industries chimiques du Senegal does

Industries Chimiques du Senegal (ICS), founded in 1960 and headquartered in Dakar, is the largest industrial company in Senegal and the leading West African producer of phosphoric acid and complex fertilizers. The company operates a vertically integrated value chain: phosphate mineral is extracted from mines in the Thiès region and transported to the Dakar region, where it is transformed into phosphoric acid and finished fertilizers at its production complex on Km 18, Route de Rufisque. ICS employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and runs production capacities of 2M+ tonnes of phosphate rock, 600,000+ tonnes of phosphoric acid, and 250,000+ tonnes of phosphate fertilizer annually.

ICS generates revenue through three hardware sales streams: phosphoric acid sold to industrial and agricultural customers, complex phosphatic fertilizers and urea sold to the agricultural sector, and phosphogypsum sold as an industrial byproduct. Go-to-market is executed indirectly through a network of 300+ channel partners across West Africa, supplemented by direct agronomy and agricultural outreach programs that reach 42,800+ Senegalese farmers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is presumed to be negotiated B2B based on volume and contract terms.

Since 2025, ICS has operated as a majority-owned subsidiary of Indorama Holdings BV following the acquisition of a 66% controlling stake. ICS continues to market under the "ICS" and "Indorama ICS" brands, maintaining its position as the dominant regional fertilizer and phosphoric acid supplier with a strong sustainability and CSR program targeted at local communities.

Name

Industries chimiques du Senegal

Legal name

Industries Chimiques Du Senegal

Website

https://ics.sn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Industries Chimiques du Senegal (ICS) is Senegal's largest industrial company and the leading West African producer of phosphoric acid and complex fertilizers, operating a vertically integrated mining and chemical value chain from Thiès-region phosphate mines to Dakar-region fertilizer plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Phosphate-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals

NAICS

Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Phosphate Fertilizers (MAP/DAP/TSP) (IMAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Phosphate fertilizers
• Phosphoric acid production
• Phosphate mining
• Agricultural chemicals
• Urea fertilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Dakar

HQ country

Senegal

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fertilizer Sales: Production and sale of complex phosphatic fertilizers and urea to agricultural sector customers, serving Senegalese and West-African farmers through channel partners.
2. Phosphoric Acid Sales: Production and sale of phosphoric acid, serving industrial and agricultural customers. ICS has 600,000+ tonnes annual phosphoric acid capacity.
3. Phosphogypsum Sales: Byproduct from phosphoric acid production sold as phosphogypsum for various industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ICS is a vertically integrated mining and chemical company that extracts phosphate mineral from its mines in the Thiès region and transforms it into phosphoric acid and fertilizers (complex phosphatic fertilizers and urea) at facilities in the Dakar region. The company also produces phosphogypsum as a by-product of phosphoric acid manufacturing, serving agricultural and industrial customers across Senegal and West Africa.

Product overview

ICS operates as a vertically integrated mining and chemical company that extracts phosphate minerals from mines in the Thiès region and transforms them into phosphoric acid and fertilizers at facilities in the Dakar region. The company's product portfolio comprises three main offerings: Phosphoric Acid (a core industrial chemical), Fertilizers (including Complex Phosphatic Fertilizers and Urea for agricultural use), and Phosphogypsum (a by-product of production). ICS positions itself as the largest Senegalese industrial company and leading West African producer of phosphoric acid and complex fertilizers, serving over 42,800 farmers in Senegal and 300 channel partners across West Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phosphoric Acid A core industrial chemical product produced through the processing of phosphate minerals extracted from mines in the Thiès region of Senegal, serving as a fundamental input for agricultural and industrial applications. ICS has 600,000+ tonnes annual phosphoric acid capacity.
• Fertilizers Complex phosphatic fertilizers and urea products designed to restore vital nutrients for healthy soil, offering agricultural solutions for Senegalese and West African farmers. Includes Complex Phosphatic Fertilizers and Urea variants, with 250,000+ tonnes annual phosphate fertilizer production capacity.
• Phosphogypsum A by-product from phosphoric acid production, sold for various industrial applications and managed as part of ICS's integrated mining and chemical operations with sustainability considerations in handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,800+ farmers served in Senegal
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ICS.sn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chemicals-industries-of-senegal

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Investors

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