Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company Overview
Pro stress-test →Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO), now branded as SABIC Agri-Nutrients, is the first petrochemical company in Saudi Arabia, established in 1965. The company produces, manufactures, and trades agri-nutrients and chemical products across two segments—Agri-Nutrients and Petrochemicals—offering fertilizers including urea, ammonia, phosphate, and compound fertilizers, as well as specialty chemicals.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →SAFCO is one of the world's largest chemical producers with annual production capacity exceeding 4.9 million tons of fertilizers, including over 2.6 million tons of urea and 2.3 million tons of ammonia. The company is majority-owned by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) with 50.1% ownership, while 49.9% is held by the private sector and public, positioning it as a national champion with global reach across multiple geographies.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →SAFCO competes in the global fertilizer and agri-nutrients market against major international producers including Nutrien, Koch Fertilizer, CF Industries, and Mosaic. The company's strategic advantages include access to natural gas feedstock in the Middle East, SABIC's ownership and resources, and established distribution networks across Asia, Middle East, and North America. Local competitors and regional producers in GCC countries represent additional competitive pressure.
Industry Context
Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company operates in Fertilizers & Agri-Nutrients / Chemical Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1965 · Headquarters: Jubail, Saudi Arabia · Revenue: $3.26B · Market cap: $13.33B