More than 60% of the fertilizer imported by Argentina comes from the conflict-ridden Middle East region.
The joint military operation between the US and Israel against Iran triggered a response from the Persian nation, leading to the blocking of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and destabilizing the entire Middle East region. This region is central to the production and trade of nitrogen fertilizers, meaning that if the conflict continues […]
Phosphates Will Remain Relatively Expensive
According to experts, there are currently no reasons to believe that these fertilizers will see lower prices in the short term. The global context plays a decisive role, especially the anticipated movements in China. China is a key player in the production and export of phosphates. Its own needs and geopolitics led it to restrict […]
Fertilizers: Weekly Increases and Prices Between 6% and 14% Above December 2025
The international fertilizer market maintains a firm outlook for both nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, driven by supply constraints in key origins, anticipated demand in high-consumption markets, and limited availability, according to the latest weekly report from Fertilizer Engineering (IF) for the end of January. Urea: Widespread Increases In nitrogen fertilizers, the urea market remains strong. […]
Tensions between the US and Iran are putting pressure on urea prices
The rise in prices reflects geopolitical risks in the Middle East and uncertainties about US trade tariffs. The escalation of geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran caused a rise in urea futures prices on the international market last week. This analysis is presented in the weekly fertilizer report from StoneX, a global financial […]
Adecoagro plans to take control of Profertil, reviving the dream of making Argentina self-sufficient in nitrogen fertilizers.
Adecoagro announced the submission of a binding offer to acquire YPF’s 50% stake in Profertil S.A., the largest producer of granular urea in South America. The binding offer was presented on terms and conditions virtually identical to those previously agreed upon between Adecoagro and Nutrien, including a purchase price of approximately US$600 million. YPF’s acceptance […]
The international price of phosphate fertilizers continues to fall, while nitrogen fertilizers reflect a “mixed signals”
The prices of phosphate fertilizers in the international market continue to show a clearly downward trend due to the weakness of demand from India and exporting nations trying to generate business in countries reluctant to do business. “With Asia and part of Latin America operating with moderate purchases and coverage already assured, competition between suppliers […]
The downward trend in the international nitrogen fertilizer market has ended, and prices have begun to recover.
The downward trend in international nitrogen fertilizer prices reversed this week due to increased demand in key markets. This week, the Indian corporation Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) purchased 430,700 tons of granulated urea in an international tender. Of this amount, 90,000 tons are destined for the east coast of India at US$395/ton CFR, and […]
International Fertilizer Prices Continue to Deflate Amid Weak Demand
International fertilizer prices continue to weaken in most key agricultural regions, although they remain above the levels recorded a year ago. This week’s auction of granulated urea by India’s RCF Corporation resulted in prices below expectations and awards falling short of the 2.0 million ton target, reducing seller interest and leaving open the possibility of […]
International fertilizer prices continue to fall, adjusting to the agricultural business situation
Last week, prices for both nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers continued to fall, aligning with the relative purchasing power of grains. The granulated urea tender held by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) in India received a higher-than-expected volume of bids, demonstrating that supply far exceeds demand. “While the volume offered in this tender is well below […]
The suspension of export duties did not lead to a change in the trend of fertilizer demand among Argentine producers
The temporary suspension of export duties had no major impact on fertilizer demand, despite initial expectations in the agricultural nutrient industry. Within this context, fertilizer prices in the Argentine market continued to decline, matching the international price decline. The main reason for this phenomenon is that the suspension of export duties had a limited to […]
