Metals & Minerals
Phosphorite
Phosphorite, also known as phosphate rock, is a key raw material for global fertilizer production and plays an essential role in global agriculture. It contains high concentrations of phosphorus - an essential nutrient for plant growth and soil fertility.
We supply what makes food grow
No growth without phosphorus.
Phosphorite is the most important source for the production of phosphate fertilizers and is also used in animal nutrition, the food industry and industrial chemistry.
Its deposits are geographically limited - and therefore strategically sensitive.
We secure access to high-quality phosphorite - close to the raw material, quality-assured, supply-critical.
Phosphorite in figures - 2024
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Over 80 % of the phosphorite mined worldwide is used in the fertilizer industry.
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The largest deposits are located in Morocco (including Western Sahara), China, the USA and Russia.
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Unlike nitrogen, phosphorus cannot be produced synthetically and is a non-renewable raw material.
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The German Commodities Group works with long-standing partners in the main mining regions and offers phosphorite in various qualities and processing stages.
Basis for growth. Strategically secured.
We trade phosphorite as raw rock, processed concentrate or as a basis for further processed phosphate products - depending on the needs of our customers in the agricultural, chemical and animal feed industries.
Our customers: Fertilizer industry, agriculture, animal nutrition, chemicals.
We deliver what makes growth possible - worldwide.
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