Key Focus: China's Fertilizer Trade Policy, Brazil's Nitrogen Supply, China's Export Performance, Sulfur Fertilizer Demand, and Russian Potash Logistics 1. China Sets 2027 Fertilizer Import Tariff Quota at 13.65 Million Tons China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced its fertilizer import tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for 2027, maintaining the total allocation at 13.65 million metric tons (MMT), unchanged from 2026. The quotas cover three major fertilizer categories: ure

Nutrien Announces Indefinite Closure of Major Nitrogen Fertilizer Complex Canadian fertilizer producer Nutrien has announced the indefinite closure of its nitrogen production complex at Point Lisas, Trinidad, following a review of strategic alternatives. Nutrien said persistent constraints and uncertainty surrounding local natural gas supplies made closure the best option for improving free cash flow and returns on investment. The Point Lisas complex comprises four anhydrous

China Fertilizer Trade: Imports Surge, Exports Decline From January to July 2026, China imported 11.02 million tonnes of fertilizers, up 44.7% year on year, while import value rose 70.2% to USD 4.14 billion. In July alone, imports reached 1.40 million tonnes, valued at USD 531 million, with an average CIF price of USD 378.89/tonne. Meanwhile, China’s fertilizer exports during the first seven months declined by nearly 20%, highlighting a significant shift in trade flows. Urea:

The global fertilizer market showed a clear divergence this week. Nitrogen fertilizer prices declined sharply, while phosphate fertilizers continued to strengthen under firm cost support from sulfur feedstocks. India has entered the fertilizer stocking period for the Kharif monsoon season. At the same time, soaring costs for water-soluble fertilizers and phosphoric acid are placing considerable pressure on industry margins.

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.

From March 17 to 19, the 2026 China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC FShow) concluded successfully at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

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