Moroccan Phosphates OCP group has expanded the list of its compound fertilizers with a new hybrid fertilizer developed for the European market, according to international press reports.
OCP already produces binary fertilizers Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Mono-Ammonium Phosphate (MAP), and full phosphate blend Triple Super Phosphate (TSP).
The new product (NP 5-42) is a binary fertilizer combining 5% nitrogen and 42% phosphate (P₂O₅). This formula marks a strategic shift towards more precise plant nutrition that is less dependent on high input costs.
The strategic formulation of Morocco’s OCP NP 5-42 fertilizer represents more than just another product addition to the market. This compound fertilizer, classified under HS code 310559, uses ammonia as its primary nitrogen source while maintaining compatibility with established agricultural systems.
The new Moroccan formula reduces ammonia dependency compared to traditional diammonium phosphate (DAP). While standard DAP contains 18% nitrogen requiring substantial ammonia inputs, NP 5-42’s modest 5% nitrogen content reduces ammonia feedstock demand by approximately 72% on a ton-for-ton basis, providing manufacturers with enhanced cost predictability during periods of inflation and tariff pressures.
Standard TSP contains 46% P₂O₅ and no nitrogen. This is similar to DAP’s phosphorus content (46% P₂O₅), though lower than the 52% P₂O₅ found in MAP produced by OCP.
The Moroccan phosphates group is currently focusing on European market with its new product but experts say the state-owned company will expand marketing to other regions. OCP is ramping up its capacity and output of TSP with a particular increase in shipments to Brazil and India. Its TSP volumes will include customized formulas, including NP 5-42.
