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 […]
The price of phosphate fertilisers continues to rise and everything indicates that there will be an upturn in urea prices
In the midst of the Argentine fine grain sowing season, phosphate fertiliser prices continue to rise, while granulated urea prices are showing signs of a probable recovery. The latest trade report from the consulting firm IF Ingeniería en Fertilizantes indicates that there has been a reduction in the supply of urea in Egypt because several […]
The price of phosphorus appears to have reached a ceiling, whereas the price of urea depends on a key factor yet to be determined.
Current phosphate fertiliser prices in the Argentinian market appear to be final for the remainder of the 2025/26 crop year. In contrast, the price of urea is more volatile and depends on international variables. This is indicated in the latest market report by the consulting firm IF Ingeniería en Fertilizantes. This week, the wholesale reference […]
Rabobank report says fertiliser prices will continue to rise throughout 2025
It is often said that production costs are rising and international prices are falling in the sector. While this is true, it creates a huge problem for the purchasing power of producers throughout the world – not only in Argentina – which is accentuated by the current conditions in our country. With the dollar floating […]
Argentine: Traceability and certification system for fertilizers and amendments upgraded
The traceability and certification system for fertilizers and amendments has been modernized and Senasa has simplified the processes in line with the new requirements of the agricultural sector and international regulations. Senasa has established new regulations for the production, fractionation, distribution, import or export of fertilizers and amendments in the national territory. The measure aims […]
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.
