Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds

NACE v2.1 Code: C20.15

About manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds

NACE code 20.15 covers the manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, a critical industry that plays a vital role in supporting global food production. Fertilisers are essential inputs for modern agriculture, helping to improve crop yields and enhance soil fertility. This industry's outputs are consumed by a wide range of agricultural and industrial sectors, making it an integral part of the broader economy.

Production process

The manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds typically involves several key production steps. This includes the extraction and processing of raw materials such as natural gas, phosphate rock, and potash. These materials are then chemically transformed through processes like ammonia synthesis, nitric acid production, and various mixing and granulation techniques to create a diverse range of fertiliser products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include natural gas, which is used as a feedstock for ammonia production, as well as phosphate rock, potash, and other mineral resources. Specialised equipment and machinery, such as chemical reactors, granulators, and packaging systems, are also essential for the efficient manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are a wide variety of fertiliser products, including nitrogen-based fertilisers (e.g., urea, ammonium nitrate), phosphate-based fertilisers (e.g., superphosphates), and potassium-based fertilisers (e.g., potassium chloride). These outputs are consumed by the 01.11 (Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds) and 01.13 Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers sectors, as well as other agricultural industries.

Revisions to 20.15

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 20.15. The most recent 1 version of this code (20.15) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 20.15.

Family tree for manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20'>20: Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/1'>20.1: Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/15'>20.15: Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/11'>20.11: Manufacture of industrial gases</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/12'>20.12: Manufacture of dyes and pigments</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/13'>20.13: Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/14'>20.14: Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/16'>20.16: Manufacture of plastics in primary forms</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/20/17'>20.17: Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms</a>"]

    

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