CECAEN Rev 3
EN RO
Sections Correlation Guide About the Project Contact
Group 201

Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds

This macro-category includes the manufacture of chemical fertilizers (nitrogenous, phosphate, potassic) as well as basic nitrogen compounds. Essentially, it is about the production of essential substances for modern agriculture, which help crops grow better and produce richer harvests.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of nitrogenous
  • ✅ phosphate or potassic fertilizers Manufacture of compound fertilizers Manufacture of urea
  • ✅ ammonia
  • ✅ nitric acid Manufacture of natural fertilizers (e.g.
  • ✅ nitrate
  • ✅ superphosphate)

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Mining of ores used for fertilizer manufacture (NACE 07
  • ❌ 08) Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products (NACE 202) Recycling of chemical waste and residues (NACE 38
  • ❌ 39)

Subordinate Structure

2011 Manufacture of industrial gases
→
2012 Manufacture of dyes and pigments
→
2013 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
→
2014 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
→
2015 Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
→
2016 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
→
2017 Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms
→

Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Manufacture of Fertilizers and Nitrogen Compounds (NACE 201)

The industry of manufacturing fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, classified under NACE division 201, represents a fundamental link in Romania's agro-industrial chain. Although often overshadowed by other sectors, this field provides the chemical basis necessary for soil fertilization, directly contributing to agricultural productivity. In the current macroeconomic context, Romania faces challenges related to its dependence on natural gas imports, an essential raw material for the synthesis of ammonia and urea. However, investments in more efficient technologies and local production capacities can reduce vulnerability to international price fluctuations. Entrepreneurs active in this sphere must navigate a complex landscape marked by increasingly strict environmental regulations, high energy costs, and fierce competition from international producers. Despite these difficulties, domestic demand for fertilizers remains sustained, and Romania has the potential to consolidate its position in the region if it manages to attract capital and innovate in more sustainable production processes.