Global Urea Crisis Worsens Due to Middle East Conflict and Logistical Blockade
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz halts urea exports, reduces global supply, and raises concerns about agricultural costs and inflationary pressure. More than 55% to 60% of urea production in the Middle East has been affected since the end of February 2016, when the conflict with Iran led to the operational closure of the […]
US: American producers secured much of their fertilizer needs before the Middle East war, but are concerned about the upcoming season
Nearly two-thirds of US corn producers had purchased at least 80% of their nitrogen fertilizer needs for 2026 before the price surge triggered by the Middle East war, while 9% have yet to purchase anything, a significant number given the current situation. This was determined by a survey conducted by the National Corn Growers Association […]
The war in the Middle East drives up fertilizer prices: Urea nears US$700
The escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran is driving up energy and fertilizer prices. Agriculture faces greater volatility in grain prices and rising costs. The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began impacting agricultural markets on March 9, with increases in energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs already generating greater volatility in […]
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 […]
