Carbon Border Tax CBAM is already lifting EU fertilizer prices, as the European Union begins embedding carbon costs into nitrogen and fertilizer imports. Market participants report that Carbon Border Tax CBAM is influencing pricing behavior even before its full enforcement phase. Insights shared by Yara indicate that the CBAM is Read more
Yara expects the global nitrogen market to remain tight despite new capacity additions, supported by steady demand growth, aging plant closures, and supply uncertainty in key exporting regions. The company shared this outlook during its Capital Markets Day 2026 presentation. According to Yara, nitrogen demand continues to rise globally due Read more
Lower European gas prices are expected to boost nitrogen margins and improve the competitiveness of fertilizer producers in the region. Falling natural gas costs, driven by rising LNG supply and improved energy security, are reshaping the European nitrogen fertilizer market. European gas prices declined sharply in 2025 compared with previous Read more
China urea exports remain uncertain, and this uncertainty is expected to keep global urea prices supported in the coming months. Market participants continue to closely track China urea exports, as even small policy changes by the world’s largest producer can significantly influence international fertilizer prices. Insights shared during Yara’s Capital Read more
A greenfield integrated plant for Weak Nitric Acid (WNA) and Ammonium Nitrate (AN) is under planning in India, according to industry project tracking sources. The proposed project involves an estimated investment of around ₹600 crore. The development has now entered the EPC hiring and evaluation stage, while execution timelines remain Read more
Phosphorus Recovery Systems to Reduce Taiwan’s Import Dependence Phosphorus recovery systems will be installed at 21 wastewater treatment plants across Taiwan, as the environment ministry seeks to convert phosphorus from sewage into industrial raw materials. The initiative aims to reduce Taiwan’s heavy dependence on imported phosphorus and promote circular resource Read more
Engro Fertilizers gas allocation has been enhanced after the Government of Pakistan approved a stable gas supply from the Habib Rahi Limestone (HRL) reservoir. The revised allocation will provide 105 MMscfd of gas to Engro Fertilizers’ Base Plant, replacing the earlier “as and when available” arrangement. The approval ensures a Read more
EU fertilizer import tariffs may be temporarily and retroactively suspended as the European Commission responds to mounting pressure from farmers across Europe. The proposal follows intense farmer protests held on 18 December on the sidelines of the European summit. The European Commission and the Cypriot presidency of the EU Council Read more
Fertilizer import dependence increased sharply during April–November 2025, according to provisional data released by the Fertilizer Association of India (FAI). The data highlights a clear rebalancing of India’s fertilizer supply chain, with imports playing a central role in ensuring nutrient availability during critical crop nutrition months. The report shows uneven Read more
Fertiliser Prices and Subsidy Controlled by Central Government Fertiliser prices and subsidy are decided entirely by the Central government, the Department of Agriculture clarified on Wednesday. The clarification aims to remove confusion among farmers regarding fertiliser pricing and subsidy distribution. Officials confirmed that state governments have no role in fixing Read more
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