1. European Fertilizer Imports Fall 25% Below Five-Year Average Europe's fertilizer market continues to face mounting pressure from high prices and weak agricultural demand. According to industry reports citing European Commission data, EU fertilizer imports totaled approximately 13.8 million tonnes in the first three quarters of 2026, down 25% from the five-year average. ICIS reports that nitrogen fertilizer purchasing is running approximately 15–20% below normal seasonal le