Granular urea prices showed a mixed trend in the global fertilizer market during the week ended October 29, 2026, with prices increasing in several key markets, including Egypt, Nigeria, Brazil and China. However, prices declined in Mexico, the US Gulf and the Black Sea region, reflecting mixed regional market conditions. Read more
Qatar urea shipment activity continues in the Middle East Gulf, with the vessel Al Jurf loading approximately 54,000 tonnes of granular urea at Mesaieed port, according to ship-tracking data from Kpler. The shipment adds to the volume of non-Iranian urea currently held in the region amid limited vessel departures. Al Read more
Bangladesh’s only diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser factory has remained shut for nearly four months due to a shortage of phosphoric acid, with delays in government approval for fresh imports preventing production from resuming. The shutdown at DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL), located in Anwara upazila of Chattogram, began on 28 Read more
India fertiliser sales declined across all major categories during April–September 2026, raising concerns about the impact of deficient rainfall and the El Niño weather phenomenon on agricultural demand. According to data from the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), sales of urea, complex fertilisers and muriate of potash (MOP) fell year-on-year, Read more
Granular urea prices increased across most global markets in the week ending 22 October 2026, supported by gains in Egypt, Nigeria, Southeast Asia, Brazil and the Black Sea region. However, prices remained unchanged in India, while the US Gulf market recorded a decline, according to the weekly price report dated Read more
KBR has secured contracts to upgrade two ammonia plants operated by AGF Nitrogen through its affiliates SKWP in Germany and LAT Nitrogen in Austria. The projects aim to reduce natural gas consumption, improve energy efficiency and cut carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions at the two facilities. The upgrades will strengthen the Read more
India is set to produce approximately 1.1 million tonnes of green ammonia annually by converting an existing natural gas-powered ammonia and urea plant into a renewable energy-powered facility. The project, led by AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited, is backed by financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan. Read more
Two bulk carriers carrying sulphur shipments from the Middle East have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite rising security risks from Iranian missile and drone attacks against commercial shipping. The crossings highlight continued sulphur trade through the strategic waterway, even as freight rates, insurance costs and crew risk payments increase. Read more
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (SABIC AN) has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a major ammonia and urea production complex in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion of its fertilizer manufacturing capacity. The company’s Board of Directors approved the project, with Samsung E&A Co., Ltd. awarded the engineering, procurement and Read more
The global fertilizer market remained mixed on October 12, 2026, as weak seasonal demand, supply uncertainties and regional procurement activity influenced prices across major fertilizer products. Urea prices faced pressure from weak demand in Europe and the United States, while Middle East supply risks provided some support. Meanwhile, DAP prices Read more
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