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 […]
Russian Fertilizers: A Latent Threat to Latin American Agriculture
The possible imposition of new US sanctions on buyers of Russian fertilizers puts regional agriculture in jeopardy. Latin American agriculture is once again in the spotlight. The threat of new US sanctions against buyers of Russian fertilizers could unleash a chain of adverse consequences for the region’s agriculture. Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, three of the […]
Fertilizer prices in the Argentine market continue to lag behind international increases due to weak domestic demand
Considering current international prices, urea should exceed US$600/ton and phosphorus US$900/ton in the Argentine wholesale market, although the prices of both fertilizers remain lower due to weak domestic demand. This week, transactions were once again scarce, and concern is growing in the sector ahead of the 2025/26 harvest season. “It should be noted that if […]
Fertiliser consumption up after three years
Argentina recorded an increase of 7% in 2024, but it is still below the maximum level of technology adoption
International urea prices continue to fall, but the Argentinean market is not showing any signs of this
Good news for agricultural companies in view of the planning of the fine season 2025/26: international prices of nitrogen fertilizers are in a downward phase.
Argentina simplifies fertilizer import regulations for certified products from highly surveilled countries
The Argentine government has issued a decree that governs the control of the production, import, export, possession, fractionation, distribution, and sale of fertilizers and amendments within the country.
Argentina: Fertilizer demand remains very weak despite rains and improved grain prices
The regularization of water conditions in part of the agricultural area, together with an improvement in grain prices because of the temporary reduction of withholding taxes, has not yet been transferred to the Argentinean fertilizer market.
Fertilizers in Argentina – low demand and rising international prices
The situation of the fertiliser market in Argentina reflects a scenario of uncertainty and low activity, while international prices continue to rise.
