According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market size was valued at US$ 9767 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 11390 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2.2% during review period.
Global sales of Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) was about 18.26 million tons in 2024 with average price of 520 USD/ton.
Key consumers of the product are leading explosive producers like Orica, Dyno Nobel, MAXAM, ENAEX, etc.
The average gross margin of the industry ranges from 10%-15%.
Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) refers to porous, low-bulk-density ammonium nitrate prills specifically manufactured for use as an oxidizer in industrial explosives (such as ANFO). Compared with standard fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate, LDAN has larger pore volume and lower particle density to improve oil absorption, detonation sensitivity, and explosive performance.
Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) is evolving from a simple porous prill for ANFO into a more “engineered oxidizer” with tighter control of porosity, bulk density, and prill strength to match different blasting systems (dry ANFO, heavy ANFO, emulsion blends). Producers are optimizing surface coatings and anti-caking systems to improve flowability, reduce dust, and extend storage life, while maintaining good oil absorption and detonation performance. There is also growing emphasis on products tailored for low-temperature or slightly wet boreholes, as well as integrating LDAN quality control with digital blasting and process-monitoring systems used by large mining houses.
Demand for LDAN is fundamentally driven by the industrial explosives market, especially bulk ANFO and ANFO–emulsion blends used in surface mining, quarrying and large infrastructure projects. ANFO remains one of the lowest-cost, highest-volume explosives, so rising production of coal, iron ore, non-ferrous metals and aggregates directly supports LDAN consumption. In many regions, gradual substitution of packaged explosives by bulk truck-delivered ANFO and emulsions, together with ongoing expansion of large open-pit mines, underpins steady volume growth for porous prilled ammonium nitrate.
The biggest challenges for LDAN come from safety, security and regulation. Ammonium nitrate’s dual-use nature and a history of severe accidents have led to much tighter rules on concentration, storage, transport and record-keeping across many jurisdictions, together with dedicated ammonium nitrate security programs. Compliance costs for manufacturers and distributors are rising, and many customers demand enhanced traceability and stricter supplier qualification. In addition, volatility in ammonia and nitric acid prices, environmental pressure on mining, and the development of alternative explosive technologies all create uncertainty for long-term LDAN capacity planning.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include CSBP, Dyno Nobel, Enaex, Acron, Yara, Uralchem, Group DF, Carbon Holdings, BME, DFPCL, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Porous Prilled Type
Other
Market segment by Surface Treatment
Uncoated
Coated
Market segment by Application
ANFO
Heavy ANFO
Major players covered
CSBP
Dyno Nobel
Enaex
Acron
Yara
Uralchem
Group DF
Carbon Holdings
BME
DFPCL
Shaanxi Xinghua Chemistry
Jinkai Group
ChinaCoal Pingshuo Coal
Shanxi Tianji Coal Chemical Group
Hubei Kailong Chemical
GESC
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Low Density Ammonium Nitrate (LDAN) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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