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The Barons of the West African fertiliser trade

As the cornerstone of the agricultural sector, the supply of fertilisers represents a strategic market that brings together a few key players and a slew of other operators with great ambitions. But does anyone have a monopoly of this market in West Africa?

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political power

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The Barons of the West African fertiliser trade Pivotal to the agricultural sector, the supply of fertiliser represents a strategic market, which brings together a few major players and a host of ot...

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into the fray

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In Côte d’Ivoire, leading fertiliser manufacturer Solevo faces tough competition Already in competition with Yara, the historical number one on the Ivorian fertiliser market is now under pressure from an aggressive new operator, th...

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raw deal

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Senegal’s phosphate flagship ICS gets a new lease of life with Indorama Saved from bankruptcy by an Asian group, the Senegalese phosphate producer has regained its dynamism thanks to the Indian market.

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growth spurt

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Mali, Burkina, Benin, Togo… Who are the local fertiliser leaders? While Mali’s Toguna and DPA are vying for a regional position in West Africa, several other fertiliser companies are playing their cards right.

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battle for supply

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Dangote, the disruptor in the fertiliser industry After his successful entry into the inputs market, the Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote is yet to make his $2.5bn investment profitable and establish a l...

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