Global Fertilizer News

The USA phosphate market is facing intense pressure as exports surge while the Middle East conflict disrupts global fertilizer trade flows. Prices have climbed to their highest levels since 2022, raising concerns about affordability for farmers. The situation worsened due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit Read more

The Iran US blockade Strait of Hormuz has escalated geopolitical tensions and raised serious concerns over global trade and energy supply. As the Iran US blockade Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping routes and oil flows, markets are reacting sharply with rising prices and increased uncertainty. Iran stated that if the Read more

The Turkey sulphur export ban has come into effect from 7 April 2026, restricting overseas shipments amid rising prices and tightening supply in the global market. Under the new regulation, exports of sulphur under customs tariff code 2503 have been suspended, except for shipments that were already cleared before the Read more

New Delhi: India fertilizer gas supply has been increased to 90% of the six-month average consumption to protect urea production amid the ongoing Middle East war and energy disruptions. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, confirmed that the government implemented this decision from April Read more

Australia urea imports are under pressure as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz restrict supply from the Middle East. Importers are now searching for alternative sources, but strict AQIS rules and limited approvals are creating fresh challenges. Australia Urea Imports Shift Away from Middle East Supply In recent weeks, buyers Read more

US phosphate fertilizer tariffs are once again under scrutiny as farmer groups urge the government to ease import restrictions. They argue that these tariffs are increasing costs and limiting access to critical fertilizers needed for crop production. US Phosphate Fertilizer Tariffs Impact Crop Production US phosphate fertilizer tariffs are raising Read more

ICL Fertilizer Operations Remain Unaffected Israeli fertilizer producer and exporter ICL Group has confirmed that its phosphate mining and production operations remain fully operational after an Iranian drone strike near the Rotem Industrial Zone, close to Ashdod. The company stated that the rocket landed on open ground near its facility, Read more

The global fertilizer prices Iran war impact is reshaping the international fertilizer market, as supply disruptions in West Asia push prices sharply higher. The ongoing conflict has tightened global supplies and created a strong opportunity for Russia to expand its fertilizer exports. Global Fertilizer Prices Iran War Pushes Urea Prices Read more

MOSCOW, March 24: Russia has announced a fertilizer export ban on ammonium nitrate for one month, effective until April 21, to ensure adequate domestic supply during the spring planting season. Russia controls up to 40% of global ammonium nitrate trade, making this fertilizer export ban significant for global markets. Russia Read more

The OCP Nutricrops expansion has received official approval from the government of Morocco, marking a major step in strengthening the global fertilizer supply chain. The decision allows OCP Group to expand its subsidiary operations in France and India. The approval was formalized through decrees published in the official bulletin earlier Read more