Ammonia (NH3)	99.5% min
Water	0.5% max
Oil	5 ppm max
Iron	3 ppm max
Physical state	Colourless liquefied gas
Boiling point	−33 °C at 1 atm
Vapour pressure	8.5 bar at 20 °C
UN number / class	UN 1005 · Class 2.3 (toxic gas) · Subsidiary 8
HS code	2814.10

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Product overview

Anhydrous ammonia is the highest-volume nitrogen intermediate in global fertilizer and chemical trade. At 99.5% NH3 minimum, our export grade feeds urea granulation trains, nitric acid converters, ammonium phosphate units and caprolactam synthesis — any process where water content or oil contamination would poison catalyst beds. Origins include Black Sea and MENA production hubs with established ammonia jetty infrastructure. Buyers range from integrated fertilizer complexes securing feedstock cover to independent traders building seasonal inventory ahead of spring application demand in importing markets.

Oil content capped at 5 ppm meets the tighter specifications demanded by modern Haber-Bosch recycle loops and platinum-group catalysts in downstream nitric acid plants, eliminating the need for in-line filtration at the receiver.

Loading ports & logistics

Ammonia logistics require specialised pressurized or cryogenic handling at every stage — standard bulk carriers and unlicensed terminals cannot receive this cargo. We coordinate three principal delivery modes depending on parcel size, route length and receiver infrastructure.

Pressurized ISO tank containers hold approximately 17–20 MT per unit and suit multi-modal routes where the receiver operates an inland ISO depot with ammonia-compatible vapor-return connection. Ideal for parcels of 500–2,000 MT assembled from multiple tank units.

Pressurized coastal storage and LPG-type carriers keep NH3 liquid at ambient temperature under 8–18 bar in carbon-steel or low-temperature pressure vessels. Parcel sizes of 2,000–8,000 MT load at nominated chemical terminals on the Black Sea and Arabian Gulf; discharge requires the receiver port to hold a valid ammonia storage licence, pressure-vessel inspection certificate and trained emergency-response crew.

Fully refrigerated (cryogenic) ammonia tankers operate at approximately −33 °C and near-atmospheric pressure, enabling single-cargo volumes of 10,000–30,000 MT on long-haul routes to dedicated ammonia jetties in India, Turkey and North Africa. Lower per-tonne freight on refrigerated tonnage makes this mode economical for large industrial buyers with cryogenic bullet-tank farms at the discharge terminal.

FOB loading at exporter-nominated ammonia jetty; CFR and CIF quotes include ocean freight, insurance and discharge-port compatibility check before firm offer. Typical lead time 12–25 days from contract execution to loading window, subject to vessel or ISO tank availability and berth slot at origin.

Packaging & documentation

Cargo ships as liquefied NH3 in ISO tank containers (T50/T75), pressurized bullet tanks on dedicated chemical tankers, or fully refrigerated ammonia carriers — no bagged or drummed form exists for bulk industrial grade. Each lot is accompanied by a mill certificate of analysis (COA), safety data sheet (SDS) per GHS, commercial invoice, packing list (tank list for ISO parcels), bill of lading and certificate of origin. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent) at loading can be arranged on buyer request. Import permits and terminal acceptance letters remain the buyer's responsibility; we confirm discharge-port compatibility before quoting CFR/CIF.

FAQ

Which vessel types carry anhydrous ammonia on international routes?

Parcel sizes of 500–5,000 MT typically move in pressurized LPG-type carriers or semi-refrigerated ammonia tankers. Larger industrial contracts above 10,000 MT may use fully refrigerated vessels operating near −33 °C. ISO tank containers (~17–20 MT each) suit multi-modal routes to inland terminals with vapor-return capability.

What is the difference between pressurized and fully refrigerated ammonia logistics?

Pressurized transport keeps NH3 liquid at ambient temperature under 8–18 bar in steel tanks — standard for ISO containers and coastal bullet storage. Fully refrigerated logistics hold cargo at approximately −33 °C and near-atmospheric pressure, enabling larger single-cargo volumes on dedicated ammonia carriers with lower per-tonne freight on long-haul routes.

Which downstream plants are the largest buyers of imported NH3?

Urea granulation units, nitric acid and ammonium nitrate plants, caprolactam and acrylonitrile producers, and industrial refrigeration operators are the primary import segments. Grade selection and delivery format are aligned with each buyer's catalyst sensitivity and terminal licence.

Anhydrous Ammonia 99.5% NH3 — Bulk Industrial Supply

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