Background

Ma’aden began commercial production of fertilizers in 2011 and has since become the second largest exporter of phosphate fertilizers globally-catering to the biggest fertilizer markets and meeting food requirements of hundreds of millions of people.

Over the years, Ma’aden has built up knowledge, skills and experience, which provide a solid foundation for future growth.

We are committed to ensuring global food security and empowering farmers by providing high quality products that improve crop quality and yield. Ma’aden’s long-term strategy was shaped with very clear goals which has led to sustainable growth in sales and penetration of all major markets. This continued in 2020. We are now one of the world’s largest producers of phosphates - responsible for 18% of global annual trade.

Ma’aden’s achievements are backed by a tailored regional strategy with customer intimacy as its core philosophy. Most importantly, Ma'aden is blessed to have natural resources which make Ma'aden fertilizer products one of the purest with low heavy metals. This has made Ma'aden a preferred supplier in many key agricultural markets.

As an integrated producer and supplier, we also have a competitive advantage over many competitors. We lie in the first quadrant of the global Ammonia and Phosphate cost curve. We also enjoy a locational advantage due to our geographical position in Saudi Arabia. This provides us with access to key markets, and allows us to benefit from the quality of the local infrastructure which we have in the Kingdom. Our location and geographical proximity to key demand centers provides us with a competitive advantage in the phosphate market. Shorter delivery time often make us the preferred choice in South Asian and East African markets. Our logistics capabilities have been honed over the years leading to better on-time delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction. Supply chain management remains a key pillar of our business success and Ma’aden has accordingly invested in developing world-class logistics.

Ma’aden’s current market position has been achieved through year-on-year expansion and investments. We will continue to invest in and grow our fertilizer business. Our new state of the art facility (Phosphate 3 project) at Wa’ad Al Shamal Industrial Mineral City is currently under construction. With this new facility, our phosphate business is projected to maintain the strong global position as the second largest exporter globally, reinforcing our role as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s contribution to global food security. Ma’aden’s Phosphate 3 project will contribute a total of 3 million tonnes per year of additional fertilizer products, to help meet growing global demand.

Over the past decade, our investments in the production and supply of phosphate in Saudi Arabia has contributed significantly to the national economy, creating thousands of jobs, and producing millions of tonnes of products that have helped cultivate diverse crops around the world. With Phosphate 3, Ma’aden is continuing its journey of developing the north region around its phosphate reserves and contributing to community development, job creation, and the local economy – enhancing the quality of life for local people through investment, education and health initiatives.