Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 09.10.2026
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 09.10.2026 India’s Urea Tender Reveals Significant Reduction in CFR prices; Close to USD 40 PMT a Massive USD 607 PMT lower than 15 April tender Processed Phosphate producers struggling to find markets to support ptices despite limited supply Potash prices in Brazil slightly down; SE Asia Holds […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 02.10.2026
GLOBAL FERTILISER MARKETS WAIT ON INDIA AS CHINA RELEASES MORE UREA Urea prices on hold ahead of India’s 7 October tender; China expected to play a major role – announces fourth export tranche. Processed phosphate prices remain under pressure from muted demand; limited availability continues to provide price support. Potash prices expected to soften as […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 18.09.2026
Urea prices rising across all major regions as continuing disruption through the Strait of Hormuz restricts regular Middle Eastern supply. Processed phosphate prices strengthening in the US on improved agricultural economics; other international markets stable to soft amid muted demand. Potash prices remain under pressure as high inventories, ample supply and the prospect of reduced […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 11.09.2026
STOP PRESS: CHINA MOVES TO CENTRE STAGE IN GLOBAL UREA MARKET Global urea prices higher as Middle Eastern and Iranian shipments severely constrained, while Brazil and Europe move into stronger seasonal demand. Processed phosphate prices are holding despite muted demand, with affordability concerns offset by limited supply and scarce Chinese exports. Potash prices are weakening […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 04.09.2026
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN SUFFERS FOOD AND SUPPLY SHORTAGES Urea prices continue to rise on Brazilian and European buying; a Chinese export quota could temper further gains. Processed phosphate prices continue to decline; muted demand in India and Brazil outweighs restricted global availability. Potash prices edged lower in Brazil and China; Southeast Asian prices remained stable. […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 28.08.2026
Urea prices stable to firm, supported by continued constrained passage through the Strait of Hormuz and elevated European gas prices. Processed phosphate prices remain under pressure but are easing despite limited global availability and historically high sulphur costs. Brazilian potash prices declining as buying season ends; producers redirecting attention towards Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 21.08.2026
Urea prices higher following India tender; North African producers lead rally. Granular processed phosphate producers struggle to maintain prices; poor affordability suppresses demand. Potash prices ease as major buying seasons wind down; abundant supply. Ammonia pricing divided; West of Suez values supported by high European gas costs; East of Suez prices under pressure from weak […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 14.08.2026
Urea prices drift lower following India tender. Granular processed phosphate prices remain stable to lower as severe affordability constraints suppress demand. Potash prices hold steady; weak liquidity and heavy inventories may soften prices in Brazil and China. Ammonia prices firm west of Suez as European gas costs rise; abundant supply pressures values east of Suez. […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 10.08.2026
Urea price trajectory now rests heavily on the scale of Chinese participation in India’s 1.7 million tonne tender. Granular phosphate demand weakens as poor affordability forces producers to compete for limited business. Potash prices hold despite sluggish demand across Brazil, China and Southeast Asia. Ammonia prices remain under pressure as abundant supply meets limited demand […]
Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 24.07.2026
AFC CEO Stein Haugan is enjoying a well-earned summer break with family in his native Norway. While Stein is taking a short holiday, global fertiliser markets certainly are not. Just for this week, AFC’s regular Weekly Global Fertiliser Markets Update takes a slightly different format. THE MARKET HAS SHIFTED FROM SUPPLY FUNDAMENTALS TO GEOPOLITICS Geopolitical […]
