OCP Group enters global chemicals 50 ranking as revenue and investor support grow
Morocco’s OCP Group ranked among the world’s top 50 chemical brands after strong financial growth and a major US dollar bond deal.
MOROCCO – Morocco’s OCP Group has entered the “Chemicals 50” ranking by British valuation firm Brand Finance, marking a key step for the fertilizer producer as it expands its global reach.
The ranking reviews the 50 most valuable chemical sector brands in the world. It covers fertilizers, petrochemicals, industrial chemistry, and materials. Brand Finance studies public trust, customer confidence, market position, profits, and sales linked to each brand.
OCP placed 50th in the latest ranking. Brand Finance valued the company’s brand at US$603 million and gave it an A+ rating. The company also ranked fourth worldwide in the agri nutrients fertilizer segment behind Nutrien, Yara, and Mosaic. OCP ranked ahead of ICL.
The group has continued to grow its operations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. OCP has invested in local production and fertilizer products made for different soil and crop conditions. The company says these efforts support food security in several markets.
OCP also works with farmers through training programs and digital advisory services. At the same time, the company continues to put money into renewable energy and lower carbon production systems as pressure grows on fertilizer producers to cut emissions.
The ranking comes shortly after OCP completed a US$1.5 billion bond issue. The deal marked the first hybrid bond in US dollars issued by the group and also the first instrument of its kind from an African company on international markets.
The company said the transaction forms part of its financing plan and reflects continued support from global institutional investors.
OCP also posted strong financial results in its latest reporting period. Revenue rose 17% to reach US$11.4 billion. Fourth quarter revenue reached MAD 29.5 billion, equal to about US$3.19 billion, representing a 6% increase from the same period a year earlier.
The latest ranking and financial results come as fertilizer companies face growing demand for stable supply, lower emissions, and stronger links with farmers across key food producing regions.
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