During his address at the opening ceremony of the 38th AFA International Technical Conference & Exhibition, Chem. Saad Abou El Maaty, Secretary General of the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA), highlighted Jordan’s significant position in the global fertilizer industry.

He noted that Jordan holds approximately 1 billion tonnes of phosphate rock reserves, representing nearly 2% of global reserves and 1.4% of Arab reserves. He further pointed out that Arab countries collectively possess around 60 billion tonnes of phosphate rock reserves, accounting for approximately 80% of the world’s estimated 73 billion tonnes.

He also highlighted Jordan’s contribution to global potash production, which accounts for approximately 4% of worldwide output.

Chem. Saad Abou El Maaty emphasized that the fertilizer industry is far more than a manufacturing sector or a commercial activity; it is a fundamental pillar of global food security.

He further stressed the industry’s essential role in enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring the sustainable use of resources, and meeting the growing food demands of an expanding global population.