Product Introduction

Mineral Fertilizers

Six high-analysis granular and crystalline fertilizers from Egypt, supplied by ATHER for Trade to agricultural distributors, blenders, importers and farming enterprises across Africa.

Urea 46‑0‑0 CAN 27 DAP 18‑46‑0 TSP 0‑46‑0 SSP 0‑20‑0 SOP 0‑0‑50

Every product in this profile is supported by a Technical Data Sheet, and where available a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet, so that buyers can verify specification and compliance before ordering.

Mineral Fertilizers

Portfolio at a Glance

Product
Group
Nutrient content
Key specification
HS code
Urea
A
46‑0‑0
Total N ≥ 46% (dry basis)
3102.10
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN 27)
A
27‑0‑0 (+5% CaO)
Total N 27% ± 0.5
3102.60
Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)
B
18‑46‑0
N 18% ± 0.5; P₂O₅ 46% ± 0.5
3105.30
Triple Super Phosphate (TSP)
B
0‑46‑0
P₂O₅ 46% ± 1
3103.11
Single Super Phosphate (SSP)
B
0‑20‑0 (+Ca, S)
P₂O₅ 20% ± 0.5
3103.19
Sulphate of Potash (SOP)
C
0‑0‑50 (+18% S)
K₂O min 50%
3104.30

HS codes are indicative; confirm against the destination country tariff. Nutrient content is expressed as N-P₂O₅-K₂O.

Urea | Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

Group A: Nitrogen Fertilizers

Nitrogen drives vegetative growth, leaf area and yield, and is the nutrient most often limiting crop production across Africa. Our nitrogen range offers a high-analysis option (Urea) and a calcium-enriched, low-loss option (CAN).

Granular nitrogen fertilizer | 46% N

Urea (46‑0‑0)

Urea is the world's most widely traded nitrogen fertilizer. At 46% nitrogen it is the most concentrated solid N source available, delivering the lowest cost and freight per unit of nitrogen.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Maize, rice, wheat, sorghum and millet; sugarcane; vegetables; banana, oil palm and other plantation crops; pastures.

Key Benefits

Highest nitrogen content of any solid fertilizer (46% N), reducing transport, handling and storage cost per unit of N.

Free-flowing, uniform granules (2–4 mm) suitable for hand, mechanical and blended application.

Low biuret (≤ 1.0%), safe for seedlings, foliage and sensitive crops when applied correctly.

Compatible for blending with DAP, TSP and SOP.

Application guidance: Apply as basal or top-dressing, split across the growing season for cereals and sugarcane. Incorporate into soil or apply before rain or irrigation to limit ammonia loss. Avoid direct contact with seed. Rates should follow soil test and crop requirement.

Technical Specifications

Urea (46‑0‑0)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Total Nitrogen (N)
≥ 46 wt.% (dry basis)
Bulk density
730 – 790 kg/m³
Moisture
≤ 0.3 wt.%
Biuret
≤ 1.0 wt.%
Formaldehyde
≤ 0.50 wt.%
Free ammonia
≤ 150 ppm wt.
Sulphur content
≤ 0.1 wt.%
Particle size 2–4 mm
≥ 90 wt.%
Hardness
3.0 kg min crushing strength (3.15 mm fraction)
Angle of repose
28° – 35°

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

Parameter
Limit (mg/kg dry matter)
Cadmium (Cd)
2
Total Chromium (Cr)
2
Mercury (Hg)
1
Nickel (Ni)
50
Lead (Pb)
120
Arsenic (As)
40
Copper (Cu)
300
Zinc (Zn)
800

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Urea (NH₂CONH₂) / 57‑13‑6
HS code (indicative)
3102.10
Appearance
White granules; odourless to slight ammoniacal odour
Classification
Not classified as hazardous (CLP)
Storage
Store dry at 15 – 25 °C, away from hypochlorites and strong oxidisers

Granular nitrogen fertilizer with calcium | 27% N, 5% CaO

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN 27)

CAN 27 supplies nitrogen in two forms, nitrate and ammonium in equal parts, together with calcium. It gives crops immediate and sustained nitrogen without acidifying the soil.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Maize, tea, coffee, cocoa, sugarcane, potatoes, vegetables, fruit trees and horticultural crops; pastures.

Key Benefits

50% nitrate N for immediate uptake and 50% ammoniacal N for steady supply.

Contains calcium and magnesium; neutral reaction suits acidic tropical soils.

Low ammonia volatilisation losses compared with urea, particularly on warm or surface-applied conditions.

Hard, uniform granules (2–5 mm) that flow and spread evenly.

Application guidance: Best used as top-dressing during active crop growth, in one or several splits. Suitable for surface broadcasting and band placement. Rates should follow soil test and crop requirement.

Technical Specifications

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN 27)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Total Nitrogen (N)
27% ± 0.5
Nitric nitrogen (N)
13.5% ± 0.25
Ammoniacal nitrogen (N)
13.5% ± 0.25
Total Calcium (CaO)
Min 5%
Total Magnesium (MgO)
Max 5%
Moisture
Max 0.3%
Bulk density
920 – 1,050 kg/m³
Hardness
Min 3 kP
Granule size 2–5 mm
≥ 90 wt.%
Granule size < 1 mm
1 wt.%
pH (10% water solution)
4.5 – 8

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

Parameter
Limit (mg/kg dry)
Cadmium (Cd)
3
Total Chromium (Cr)
2
Mercury (Hg)
1
Nickel (Ni)
100
Lead (Pb)
120
Arsenic (As)
40
Perchlorate (ClO₄⁻)
50
Copper (Cu)
600
Zinc (Zn)
1,500

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Calcium ammonium nitrate / 15245-12-2
HS code (indicative)
3102.60
Appearance
Beige granules, odourless
Water solubility
> 1,000 g/L at 25 °C
Classification
Not classified as hazardous or oxidizing (CLP); slippery when wet
Storage
Store in original packaging, dry, cool and well ventilated; avoid excessive heat

DAP | TSP | SSP

Group B: Phosphate Fertilizers

Phosphorus supports root development, early establishment, flowering and grain filling, and is deficient in many African soils. The phosphate range covers a nitrogen–phosphate starter (DAP), a concentrated nitrogen-free source (TSP) and a calcium and sulphur-bearing economical option (SSP).

Granular nitrogen–phosphate fertilizer | 18% N, 46% P₂O₅

Di-Ammonium Phosphate (G‑DAP 18‑46‑0)

DAP is the leading phosphate fertilizer worldwide, combining high phosphorus with nitrogen in a single granule. It is the standard starter fertilizer for most field crops.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Maize, rice, wheat, sorghum, cotton, soybean, groundnut, cassava, yam, vegetables and tuber crops.

Key Benefits

High analysis: 46% P₂O₅ with 18% N, supporting early root development and crop establishment.

Highly water-soluble phosphorus (41% water-soluble P₂O₅) available to the crop early in the season.

Hard, uniform granules suitable for planting-time placement and for blending.

Ammonium-N supports early vegetative growth.

Application guidance: Apply at planting or as a basal dressing, placed in the seed row or banded beside it. Avoid placing high rates in direct contact with seed. Follow with a nitrogen top-dressing (urea or CAN) where required. Rates should follow soil test and crop requirement.

Technical Specifications

Di-Ammonium Phosphate (G‑DAP 18‑46‑0)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Typical analysis
Total Nitrogen (N)
18.0% ± 0.5
18.1%
Total P₂O₅
46.0% ± 0.5
47.65%
Water-soluble P₂O₅
41.0% ± 0.5
41.87%
Moisture
1.0% max
0.35%
Hardness
3 kg min
5.5 kg
Granulometry (4.75 – 1 mm)
95% min
97.5%
Granulometry (< 1 mm)
5% max
0.07%
Biuret (dry matter)
Max 12 g/kg
< 1 g/kg

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

Parameter
Limit (mg/kg)
Typical analysis (mg/kg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Max 60
10.8
Chromium (Cr VI)
Max 2
0.18
Mercury (Hg)
Max 1
< 0.05
Nickel (Ni)
Max 100
36.2
Lead (Pb)
Max 120
< 1.0
Arsenic (As)
Max 40
11.4
Copper (Cu)
Max 600
14.7
Zinc (Zn)
Max 1,500
421.1
Perchlorate
Less than 50
< 10

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Diammonium hydrogen phosphate (NH₄)₂HPO₄ / 7783-28-0
HS code
3105.30
Appearance
Yellow granules, slight ammonia odour
Water solubility
Very soluble (68 – 70 g/100 g)
Bulk density
930 – 960 kg/m³
Contaminants
Certificate of Analysis states conformity with contaminant limits of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009
Storage
Hygroscopic. Store cool, dry and well ventilated; keep bags closed

Granular phosphate fertilizer | 46% P₂O₅

Triple Super Phosphate (G‑TSP 0‑46‑0)

TSP is a concentrated, nitrogen-free phosphate fertilizer. It is the preferred phosphorus source where additional nitrogen is not wanted, and for blending to custom grades.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Legumes (soybean, groundnut, cowpea, beans), pastures, cocoa, coffee, tea, fruit trees, cereals and vegetables; also a base for NPK blends.

Key Benefits

46% P₂O₅ with 41% water-soluble, giving the highest phosphorus concentration among straight phosphates.

Nitrogen-free, ideal for legumes that fix their own nitrogen.

Contains calcium, supporting soil structure on acidic soils.

Granular and uniform for blending with urea, CAN and SOP.

Application guidance: Apply as a basal dressing at planting or before sowing, broadcast and incorporated or banded near the seed. Suitable for establishment and maintenance dressings on pastures and perennial crops. Rates should follow soil test and crop requirement.

Technical Specifications

Triple Super Phosphate (G‑TSP 0‑46‑0)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Typical analysis
Total P₂O₅
46.0% ± 1
48.30%
Water-soluble P₂O₅
41.0% ± 1
41.50%
Free acidity as P₂O₅
4.5% wt max
1.97%
Moisture
5% max
3.5%
Hardness
3.5 kg min
4 kg
Granulometry (4.75 – 1 mm)
95% min
99.4%
Granulometry (< 1 mm)
5% max
0.29%
Biuret (dry matter)
12 g/kg
< 1 g/kg

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

Parameter
Limit (mg/kg)
Typical analysis (mg/kg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Less than 20
5.62
Chromium
Less than 200
0.73 (Cr VI)
Mercury (Hg)
Less than 1
< 0.05
Nickel (Ni)
Less than 100
36.2
Lead (Pb)
Less than 120
< 1.0
Arsenic (As)
Less than 40
11.4
Copper (Cu)
Less than 600
168.20
Perchlorate
Less than 50
< 10

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Monocalcium dihydrogen orthophosphate, Ca(H₂PO₄)₂ / 65996-95-4
HS code (indicative)
3103.11
Appearance
Grey granules, odourless
Density
2.09 kg/L at 20 °C
Classification
H318 (serious eye damage); not a dangerous good for transport
Storage
Hygroscopic and may cake. Store in closed containers, cool and dry

Granular phosphate fertilizer with calcium and sulphur | 20% P₂O₅

Granular Single Super Phosphate (G‑SSP 0‑20‑0)

SSP is the original phosphate fertilizer and remains a cost-effective choice where sulphur and calcium are also needed. It supplies three nutrients in one granule.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Groundnut, soybean and other oilseeds and legumes; maize and other cereals; pastures; sugarcane, tea and vegetables, especially on sulphur-deficient soils.

Key Benefits

20% P₂O₅ (16% water-soluble) with about 21% calcium and 12% sulphur.

Corrects sulphur deficiency, which is common in many African soils and limits oilseed and protein quality.

Economical source of phosphorus for large-area and low-input farming.

Granular form for easy spreading and blending.

Application guidance: Apply as a basal dressing before or at planting, incorporated into the soil. Particularly suitable for legumes, oilseeds and pastures. Rates should follow soil test and crop requirement.

Technical Specifications

Granular Single Super Phosphate (G‑SSP 0‑20‑0)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Typical analysis
Total P₂O₅ (dry basis)
20 ± 0.5%
20%
Water-soluble P₂O₅ (dry basis)
16 ± 0.3%
16.03%
Water and citrate-soluble P₂O₅
18 ± 0.3%
19.05%
Moisture
4.0% max
1.69%
Free acidity as P₂O₅
4.0% max
1.5%
Hardness
2.8 kgf/granule min
3.13 kgf
Total Calcium (Ca)
Min 16%
20.90%
Total Sulphur (S)
Min 10%
12.33%
Particle size < 4.80 mm
95% min
—
Particle size < 1.00 mm
5% max
—

Heavy Metals and Contaminants

Parameter
Limit (mg/kg)
Typical analysis (mg/kg)
Cadmium (Cd)
60 max
7.30
Arsenic (As)
40
—
Lead (Pb)
400
—
Chromium (Cr)
800
—
Mercury (Hg)
1.0
—

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Calcium phosphate monobasic (single superphosphate) / 8011-76-5
HS code (indicative)
3103.19
Appearance
Grey granules, odourless
Water solubility
Partially soluble
Classification
Not classified as hazardous; mild eye and skin irritant
Storage
Keep bags closed; store in a cool, dry, ventilated place. Non-combustible

Sulphate of Potash

Group C: Potash and Sulphate Fertilizers

Potassium regulates water use, crop quality and resistance to stress. Sulphate of Potash provides chloride-free potassium together with sulphur, serving high-value and chloride-sensitive crops.

Potassium and sulphur fertilizer | 50% K₂O, 18% S

Sulphate of Potash (SOP 0‑0‑50)

SOP is a premium, chloride-free source of potassium and sulphur. It is the preferred potash for crops sensitive to chloride and for high-value horticulture.

Product Use

Recommended crops: Tobacco, fruit trees, citrus, grapes, potatoes, vegetables, tea, coffee, cocoa, oil palm, and other chloride-sensitive or high-value crops.

Key Benefits

50% K₂O with 18% sulphur; improves fruit size, sugar content, colour, quality and shelf life.

Very low chloride (0.37%), avoiding salt stress and quality loss in chloride-sensitive crops.

Low salt index and fully water-soluble (120 g/L), suitable for fertigation and foliar programmes.

Supplies sulphur, supporting protein and oil formation.

Application guidance: Apply as basal dressing, top-dressing or through fertigation. Split applications during fruiting or tuber bulking are effective. Suitable for blending with nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. Rates should follow soil and leaf analysis.

Technical Specifications

Sulphate of Potash (SOP 0‑0‑50)

Specification

Parameter
Specification
Typical analysis
Potassium as K₂O
50% min
50.3%
Potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄)
92% min
93.1%
Sulphur (S)
~18%
—
Chloride (Cl⁻)
0.5% max
0.37%
pH (1% solution)
2.9 max
2.9
Moisture
0.4% max
0.2%
Insoluble matter
0.1% max
0.05%

Properties and Handling

Property
Detail
Chemical name / CAS
Potassium sulphate, K₂SO₄ / 7778-80-5
HS code (indicative)
3104.30
Appearance
White crystalline powder, odourless
Water solubility
Completely soluble (120 g/L)
Classification
Not hazardous; not a dangerous good for transport
Storage
Keep bags closed; store in a cool, ventilated, dry place. Non-combustible

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Specifications are typical and subject to the applicable Technical Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis for each shipment. Application guidance is general; fertilizer rates should be based on soil analysis and local agronomic advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ATHER for Trade supply under Mineral Fertilizers?

Six high-analysis granular and crystalline fertilizers from Egypt, supplied by ATHER for Trade to agricultural distributors, blenders, importers and farming enterprises across Africa.

What are the key figures for Mineral Fertilizers?

Urea 46‑0‑0; CAN 27; DAP 18‑46‑0; TSP 0‑46‑0; SSP 0‑20‑0; SOP 0‑0‑50

How can I request a quotation for Mineral Fertilizers?

Send the product, specification, quantity and destination port through the contact page. ATHER quotes to the project specification and ships with the quality documentation your buyer requires.

Where is Mineral Fertilizers supplied from?

It is supplied from Egypt by ATHER for Trade, a Cairo-based trading and export company working with Egyptian manufacturers, with export shipping documentation for importers and distributors.