Key data on global ammonia production, pricing, trade flows, and infrastructure. Some datasets are currently under active development by our research team, these are marked accordingly.
Key metrics on the global ammonia market, updated from public sources. Prices as of Q1/Q2 2026.
Every publicly disclosed green and low-carbon ammonia offtake agreement in one searchable database — binding contracts, MoUs, term sheets, and letters of intent.
Indicative regional price benchmarks for conventional ammonia. Full pricing database under active development, see Research programme for details.
| Market / hub | Price ($/MT) | vs prev month | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Gulf Coast (CFR) | $608 | ↑ steady Q1 2026 | CFR | publicly available information |
| NW Europe (Rotterdam) | $679 | ↑ +11% yr/yr Nov 2025 | CFR | publicly available information |
| Middle East FOB (Saudi) | $438 | ↑ +8% yr/yr Nov 2025 | FOB | publicly available information |
| India CFR | ~$460 | ↑ Q1 2026 seasonal demand | CFR | publicly available information |
| Northeast Asia CFR | $492 | ↑ +17% m/m Nov 2025 | CFR | publicly available information |
| Africa CFR (Morocco) | $674 | ↑ +11% yr/yr Nov 2025 | CFR | publicly available information |
FULL PRICING DATABASE, IN DEVELOPMENT
Our markets team is building a structured, open-access pricing database covering spot and contract price signals across 8 regional hubs, updated monthly. Target launch Q4 2026.
See Research R-01 for details →~16.6 million tonnes of anhydrous ammonia traded internationally in 2024, partially recovering from 2022–23 lows. Key exporters, importers, and trade corridors.
| Green ammonia export corridor (emerging) | Exporter | Importer | Target volume (MTPA) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia → Japan / South Korea | NEOM / ACWA Power | JERA / KEPCO | 1.2 | Active |
| Australia → Japan | Fortescue / H2U | Marubeni / JERA | 0.5 | In dev |
| Namibia → Europe | Hyphen / CWP | Yara / Uniper | 2.0 | Planned |
| India → Europe / Japan | AM Green / ACME | BASF / Yara | 1.5 | In dev |
| Chile → Germany | HNH Energy / HyEx | EnBW / Uniper | 1.0 | Planned |
| Canada → Europe / US | EverWind / World Energy | Multiple | 0.5 | In dev |
| Morocco → Netherlands / Germany | OCP / Chariot | OCI / Yara | 0.8 | In dev |
Key existing ammonia terminal and storage capacity by region. Full port infrastructure database under active development, see Research R-02.
| Terminal / hub | Location | Operator | Capacity | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Rotterdam, OCI / Vopak | Netherlands | OCI / Vopak | ~2 MT/yr | Import / re-export hub |
| Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Air Liquide | Belgium | Air Liquide | Cracking pilot | First industrial cracker operational |
| Jubail Industrial City | Saudi Arabia | SABIC / Maaden | Large scale | Export terminal |
| Houston Ship Channel | USA | CF Industries / Primemax | ~1.5 MT | Import / domestic distribution |
| Dalian Port | China | Envision / COSCO | Under dev | First NH₃ bunkering in NE Asia |
| Jinzhou Port | China | Envision Energy | Under dev | Storage terminal + jetty for export |
| Freeport LNG (converted) | USA | Various | Planned | Export terminal development |
| Port of Brunsbüttel | Germany | Hy2B / ThyssenKrupp | Planned | Import + cracking hub for Germany |
| Port of Le Havre | France | TotalEnergies | Planned | Import terminal |
| Jurong Island | Singapore | Keppel Infrastructure | Planned | Integrated power + bunkering hub |
| Aqaba Port | Jordan | Arab Potash / ACWA | Planned | Export terminal |
| Lüderitz Port | Namibia | Hyphen Hydrogen | Planned | Green export terminal |
PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DATABASE, IN DEVELOPMENT
Our infrastructure team is building a comprehensive database of 80+ ammonia-relevant ports, covering storage capacity, bunkering readiness, safety certifications, and investment plans. Now in active build-out. Extended to Q3 2026.
See Research R-02 for details →Who produces ammonia, and how. Conventional production dominates; green share remains under 1% but is growing.
| Country | Production (MT/yr) | Global share | Primary feedstock | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | ~87 MT | ~47% | Coal (dominant) + gas | World's largest producer |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | ~15 MT | ~8% | Natural gas | Major exporter |
| 🇮🇳 India | ~14 MT | ~8% | Natural gas / naphtha | Net importer despite large production |
| 🇺🇸 USA | ~13 MT | ~7% | Natural gas | Largest inland distribution network |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago | ~5 MT | ~3% | Natural gas | World's largest net exporter |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | ~4.5 MT | ~2.4% | Natural gas | Rapid green ammonia buildout |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | ~4 MT | ~2% | Natural gas | Domestic use (fertiliser) |
| Other | ~47 MT | ~25% | Mixed | Includes EU, Malaysia, Qatar |
Fleet orderbook, bunkering infrastructure, port readiness, and the regulatory environment shaping ammonia's role as a zero-emission marine fuel. Data as of June 2026.
| Vessel / programme | Owner / operator | Engine | Type | Delivery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMB.TECH / Fortescue Newcastlemax | CMB.TECH / Bocimar | WinGD X-DF-A | 210k DWT bulk carrier | End 2026 | Under construction |
| K Line / Nihon Shipyard Newcastlemax | K Line / ITOCHU / NS United | MAN B&W 7S60ME-LGIA | 200k DWT bulk carrier | 2026 | Under construction |
| Yara Eyde container vessel | Yara / North Sea Container Line | CMB.TECH dual-fuel | Container feeder | Mid-2026 | Under construction |
| Eastern Pacific Shipping VLACs (×6) | Eastern Pacific Shipping | MAN ES | 93,000 cbm gas carrier | 2026–28 | Under construction |
| MOL / CMB.TECH Capesize bulkers (×3) | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines / CMB.TECH | WinGD X-DF-A | Capesize bulk carrier | 2026–27 | Under construction |
| MOL / CMB.TECH chemical tankers (×6) | MOLCT / CMB.TECH | WinGD X-DF-A | Chemical tanker | 2026–29 | Under construction |
| Tianjin Southwest LPG/NH₃ carriers (×7) | Tianjin Southwest Shipping | WinGD X52DF-A | 25–41k cbm gas carrier | Q3 2026 | Under construction |
| Grieg Maritime bulk carriers (×4) | Grieg Maritime | CSSC / ammonia-ready | 82,300 DWT open hatch | 2026 | Delivered / delivering |
| Fortescue Green Pioneer | Fortescue / Anglo-Eastern | MAN ES retrofit | Ore carrier (converted) | Operational | Operational |
| COSCO Yuantuo 1 ammonia tug | COSCO / Envision | Ammonia engine | Port vessel (5,500 HP) | 2025 | Operational |
| Port | Country | Readiness status | Key milestone | Target timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Rotterdam | Netherlands | PRL 6 — project-by-project | Ship-to-ship pilot completed Apr 2025 (800 m³ transfer, Trammo / OCI / James Fisher). Commercial bunkering now permitted on project basis. | Open market bunkering 2027 |
| Port of Singapore | Singapore | PRL 6–7 — FEED underway | Keppel-led consortium awarded FEED for ammonia power and bunkering (Oct 2025). Technical Reference for Ammonia Bunkering published Q2 2026. | Trials 2026–27 |
| Dalian Port | China | Operational — truck-to-ship | World's first green marine ammonia bunkering (Jul 2025). Envision green NH₃ from Chifeng bunkered COSCO Yuantuo 1. First port capable of 4-fuel bunkering (LNG, biofuel, methanol, green NH₃). | Operational now |
| Yokohama / Tokyo Bay | Japan | Demonstration phase | Truck-to-ship ammonia bunkering demonstrated. Japan ordered first dedicated ammonia bunkering vessel for 2027 delivery. | Commercial 2027–28 |
| Port Hedland | Australia | Planned | Consortium developing ammonia bunkering hub for the Pilbara–East Asia iron ore corridor. Ship-to-ship pilot conducted at Ngqura (South Africa) in 2025 for Pilbara route preparation. | 2029–30 |
| Ngqura (Coega) | South Africa | Pilot completed | Ship-to-ship ammonia transfer demonstrated 2025 as part of South Africa–Europe corridor readiness work. | Ongoing development |
| Port of Brunsbüttel | Germany | Planned — import + cracking | RWE import terminal planned. ThyssenKrupp Uhde / Uniper framework for up to 6 large-scale cracking plants at European ports. | 2027–28 |
| Florø, Norway | Norway | Terminal approved | Norway approved construction of first ammonia bunkering terminal. North Ammonia / Azane floating bunkering barge concept under development. Yara and Azane safety-approved at Fjord Base. | 2026–27 |
| Kandla Port | India | Planned | Deendayal Port Authority positioning Kandla as green fuel bunkering hub on Singapore–Rotterdam corridor. AM Green / Reliance ammonia projects at site. | 2028–30 |
| Corridor | Exporter | Importer / end-user | Target volume (MTPA) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India → Germany / Netherlands | AM Green / Hygenco / ACME | Uniper (500k t/yr signed), Yara, BASF | 1.0+ | Contracts signed; production 2027–28 |
| Saudi Arabia → Europe / Asia | NEOM / ACWA Power / Air Products | Air Products; Yara distribution (negotiations) | 1.2 | Commissioning 2027 |
| Namibia → Germany / Japan | Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (ENERTRAG / Nicholas Holdings) | RWE (300k t/yr MoU), Yara | 1.0 | Feasibility phase to end-2026; Ph.1 target 2028 |
| Australia (Pilbara) → Japan / South Korea | Fortescue / H2U / Woodside | Marubeni / JERA | 0.5+ | In development; FID not yet reached |
| Northeast China → Japan | Envision Energy (Chifeng) | Marubeni (offtake signed) | 0.3+ | Operational — exports began Q4 2025 |
| Morocco → Netherlands / Germany | OCP / Chariot Energy | OCI / Yara | 0.8 | In development |
| Canada → Germany / UK | EverWind Point Tupper | Uniper / E.ON | 0.24 | Construction 2026; first supply 2028 |
| Framework | Scope | Status | Ammonia relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMO Net Zero Framework | Global; ships >5,000 GT | Approved MEPC 83 (Apr 2025); adoption deferred to MEPC 85 (Dec 2026) | Global fuel intensity standard + economic mechanism. Green ammonia = near-zero compliance cost. N2O treatment in guidelines critical. |
| EU Emissions Trading System (Maritime) | EU/EEA ports and voyages | In force. 100% CO₂e coverage from Jan 2026 (incl. CH₄ and N₂O) | Direct cost on high-GHG-intensity fuel. N2O from ammonia combustion now within scope. ~€75/tCO₂e certificate price Q1 2026. |
| FuelEU Maritime | EU/EEA ports; ships >5,000 GT | In force from Jan 2025. First compliance cycle complete. | Well-to-wake GHG intensity standard. RFNBO multiplier benefits green ammonia to 2033. First FuelEU Documents of Compliance due Jun 2026. |
| IGC Code amendments (ammonia as cargo fuel) | Gas carriers | In force 1 July 2026 | Allows use of ammonia cargo as ship fuel on gas carriers — a key pathway for VLAC operations. Removes previous regulatory prohibition. |
| IMO Interim Guidelines (ammonia fuel) | Vessels using ammonia as fuel | Approved MSC 109 (Dec 2024) | Provides regulatory basis for classification societies and flag states to approve ammonia-fuelled vessels pending full MARPOL amendments. |
| NOx Technical Code (non-carbon fuels) | Marine engines | Amendments approved MEPC 84 (May 2026) | Establishes regulatory basis for certifying N2O and NOx emissions from ammonia-fuelled engines. Critical for engine type approval and ETS compliance. |
| North-East Atlantic ECA | NE Atlantic waters | Adopted MEPC 84 (May 2026) | Stricter NOx, SOx, PM limits in NE Atlantic. Ammonia-fuelled vessels must comply with NOx limits; guides SCR system requirements for North Atlantic trades. |
See our full analysis: The IMO Net Zero Framework and the ammonia shipping investment case: a mid-2026 assessment →
Vessel orderbook data compiled from publicly available developer announcements, class society approvals, and shipyard records. Port readiness levels based on AEA/Getting to Zero Coalition methodology. Regulatory status reflects IMO and EU publications as of June 2026.