Representing the global fertilizer industry

The International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) is a not-for-profit organization representing the global fertilizer industry. Our members serve farmers everywhere as they meet the world's growing food, feed, fibre and bioenergy needs in a sustainable manner.

IFA has some 525 members in about 85 countries. About half of the membership is based in developing countries. IFA member companies represent all activities related to the production, trade, transport and distribution of every type of fertilizer, their raw materials and intermediates. IFA's membership also includes organizations involved in construction, engineering, consulting, agronomic research and training.

The global fertilizer industry produces some 170 million tonnes of fertilizer nutrients annually. These are used in every corner of the globe to support agricultural production. There is no substitute for the nutrients absorbed by crops. As a major source of these, fertilizers therefore represent an essential ingredient in the drive towards world food security.

Fostering consultations with international organizations

IFA has consultative status with various agencies of the United Nations (UN), including:

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
• InternationalMaritime Organization (IMO),
• UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),
• UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and
• Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Association also cooperates actively with:

• Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR),
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),
• UN Environment Programme (UNEP),
• World Bank
• World Trade Organization (WTO).

IFA was founded in 1927 as the International Superphosphate Manufacturers Association.