Fertilizer Prices Remain High in Latin America: Costs on Alert for 2026
Fertilizer prices remain high in the region with no clear signs of decreasing. The direct impact will be felt in the costs of the 2026/27 growing season and in export competitiveness. As of February 21, 2026, fertilizer prices in Latin America remained high and stable, with firm benchmarks in key markets such as Brazil, Argentina, […]
Argentina Imports More Than Half of the Fertilizers Used in Agriculture
Although local production is around 1.7 million tons, more than half of the fertilizers used in the country come from abroad. China, Morocco, and the United States are the main suppliers. The global fertilizer market is dominated by a few countries. China is the leading producer and consumer, followed by Morocco, Russia, the United States, […]
Adecoagro and ACA acquire 100% of Profertil after YPF and Nutrien exit
The state-owned oil company approved the sale of its 50% stake in Profertil, completing a US$1.2 billion transaction that leaves Adecoagro with 90% and ACA with 10% of the country’s largest fertilizer producer. In one of the most significant business moves in Argentine agribusiness in recent years, YPF confirmed the sale of its stake in […]
In the midst of the wheat harvest, fertilizer demand remains extremely weak in the Argentine market.
The Argentine fertilizer market continues to show lower-than-expected demand for this time of year due to both climatic and economic factors. Persistent rains in central and western Buenos Aires province have caused excessive water, flooding, and significant operational inconsistencies, which continue to affect planting and slow the purchase and application of inputs. The flow of […]
Argentine Fertilizer Demand Remains Sluggish Despite Early Corn Planting
Argentine fertilizer demand remains unresponsive despite the start of the early corn planting season, deepening the downward pressure observed in the global market. The international urea market has adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Indian auction on October 15. Buyers are also closely monitoring export quotas granted by the Chinese government amidst a turbulent […]
International fertilizer prices continue to fall to align with grain purchasing power
International fertilizer prices continue to adjust to align with the relative value of grains. While the trend is led by nitrogenous fertilizers, phosphate prices are also falling. This week, the main focus in the urea market was on the possibility of India launching a new purchase tender, while doubts persist as to whether China will […]
Fertilizer prices continue to fall, beginning to align with the purchasing power of grains
Fertilizer prices on the international market continued to adjust downward this week, beginning to align with the purchasing power of major grains. Regarding nitrogen, the urea tender launched by the Indian corporation NFL received bids totaling 5.6 million tons, a much higher volume than expected, reflecting ample product availability from Russia, the Middle East, North […]
India’s massive demand ensures that high international urea prices are here to stay
International fertilizer prices, after reaching record highs, are experiencing fluctuating situations across different markets due to the specificities of each market. India this week held an import tender for 2.0 million tons of granulated urea and announced that it will launch a new tender for an additional 1 million tons in two weeks. “This move […]
International Urea Price Continues to Rise, Contrary to Grain Prices
Last week, the international price of urea continued to rise, driven by a tender held by India. Indian Potash Limited received bids for 2.6 million tons to purchase 2.0 million at prices of US$530-532/ton CFR. Shipments are scheduled for next September, and the next tender is expected in the first half of September. “Analysts view […]
The Year of Fertilizers? Optimism in the agricultural sector regarding possible growth in the Argentine market for this key input
July brings a certain amount of enthusiasm. According to the Rosario Stock Exchange, widespread rains gave wheat an “exceptional start.” Added to this is a fact that further excites the chain: corn planting intentions are growing in the core region. The two crops together account for 65% of national fertilizer consumption, so the positive outlook […]
