Core Insights - The report by IndexBox highlights the production, consumption, and trade of nitrates in Africa, specifically excluding potassium nitrates [1] Production - South Africa is the largest producer of nitrates in Africa, with a production volume of 75,000 tons, accounting for approximately 42% of the continent's total production [1] - Egypt follows as the second-largest producer with 27,000 tons, while Algeria ranks third with 17,000 tons [1] - From 2013 to 2024, South Africa's nitrate production has grown at an average annual rate of 20.3%, significantly outpacing Egypt's 2.2% and Algeria's 2.0% [1] Exports - South Africa exports more than two-thirds of Africa's total nitrate exports and is the fastest-growing exporter, with an average annual growth rate of 19.3% from 2013 to 2024 [1] Imports - Morocco leads in nitrate imports with 25,000 tons, representing 38% of Africa's total imports, followed by South Africa with 13,000 tons and Zambia with 4,800 tons [1] - Morocco's nitrate procurement has increased at an annual rate of 29.7% from 2013 to 2024 [1] Consumption - Morocco has the highest per capita annual consumption of nitrates in Africa at 0.637 kg, with a total national consumption of 25,000 tons, second only to Egypt's 28,000 tons [1] Market Outlook - The report forecasts that the African nitrate market will continue to grow at an annual rate of 1.3% over the next decade [1]