I. Sulfuric acid prices keep rising, pressuring phosphate fertilizer producers. Rumors say China may suspend its exports (over 40% of global output) from May, aiming to stabilize domestic supply, though no official notice exists; phosphate fertilizer costs will remain high short-term. II. China’s Q1 2026 fertilizer trade booms: exports 8.162mt (+14.1% YoY), imports 5.001mt (+30.5% YoY), with March average CIF import price USD 375.49/ton. III. Three major institutions warn fue

Phosphate fertilizer costs remain elevated, driven primarily by the sharp rise in sulfur prices. Both Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) markets continue to hold firm at high levels.

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In the first quarter of 2026, the global fertilizer market experienced significant disruption driven by multiple converging factors, resulting in a landscape characterized by firm domestic markets, volatile global supply, and divergent policy interventions.

Global Fertilizer Market Weekly Update (CW11): Middle East Tensions Reshape Raw Material Pricing - Sulfur and Urea Surge, EU Policy Signals Easing, Potash Markets Show Regional Divergence

IFA Releases New Report: Specialty Fertilizer Market Expands Across the Board, Water-Soluble Fertilizers Lead with 12% Growth Recently, the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) released its 2024 Specialty Fertilizer Demand Assessment Report, covering three major categories: stabilized nitrogen fertilizers, water-soluble fertilizers, and controlled-release fertilizers. According to the report, global consumption of these three specialty fertilizer categories reached 18.8