Global Fertilizer News

China urea export quotas issued to producers and local distributors have signaled the country’s return to the international urea market after a prolonged period of strict export controls. According to multiple local and international market sources, several Chinese urea producers have received export quota allocations for the June-August period. Although Read more

The Fertiberia PepsiCo Agreement aims to increase the use of low-carbon fertilizers across European agriculture by supplying up to 150,000 tonnes per year of renewable ammonia-based nitrate fertilizers by 2030. Under the long-term agreement, Spanish fertilizer producer Fertiberia will supply its low-carbon fertilizers under the Impact Zero brand to PepsiCo. Read more

The Strait of Hormuz Sulphur Shipments market showed signs of recovery after the vessel Richsing Lotus successfully crossed the strategically important waterway following weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions and blockades. The vessel, carrying around 50,000 tonnes of granular sulphur, loaded cargo at Ruwais Port on 27 March. Since Read more

Potash fertilizer prices continued to move higher during the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong global demand and tight supply conditions. Canadian fertilizer major Nutrien reported a significant increase in prices, sales revenue, and production volumes during the January-March period. According to the company’s latest quarterly report, the average Read more

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