Global nitrogen market

Yara Sees Tight Global Nitrogen Market Despite New Capacity

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

Lower European Gas Prices to Boost Nitrogen Margins

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

China’s Urea Export Uncertainty Likely to Support Global Prices

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

EU fertilizer import tariffs

EU Fertilizer Import Tariffs May Be Suspended After Farmers’ Protests

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

Petrobras Fafen Sergipe restart

Petrobras Fafen Sergipe Restart Marks Return of Nitrogen Fertilizer Production

Petrobras Fafen Sergipe restart has officially ended a 21-month production halt at the nitrogen fertilizer plant in northeastern Brazil. The Petrobras Fafen Sergipe restart confirms the resumption of ammonia production at the Fabrica de Fertilizantes Nitrogenados (Fafen) facility located in Laranjeiras, Sergipe state. The announcement was made by Petrobras president Read more

OCP tMAP production restart

OCP tMAP Production Restart Signals Relief for Water-Soluble Fertilizer Supply

OCP tMAP production restart is drawing strong attention as global water-soluble fertilizer markets continue to face supply constraints. The OCP tMAP production restart, scheduled for the end of January, is expected to restore availability of technical-grade monoammonium phosphate at a critical time for agricultural supply chains. The resumption of tMAP Read more

France fertilizer carbon tax exemption

France Fertilizer Carbon Tax Exemption Sought From EU Border Levy

France fertilizer carbon tax exemption has become a key policy issue as the French government seeks relief for fertilizers under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). France has raised concerns that applying the EU carbon border tax on fertilizers could increase costs for farmers and weaken the competitiveness Read more

Venezuela urea shipping costs

Venezuela Urea Shipping Costs Rise After US Raid, But Exports to Continue

Venezuela urea shipping costs rose sharply after the US raid on 3 January, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The sudden escalation created uncertainty in the freight market. However, exporters expect urea loadings and shipments to continue. Several vessel owners sought a war-risk premium in the days Read more

Beaumont New Ammonia facility

Beaumont New Ammonia Facility Produces First Plant in Texas

The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas, U.S., has successfully produced its first ammonia after completing systems testing. This milestone marks the first phase of operations commissioning for the large-scale ammonia project. The facility is expected to enter commercial production in early 2026, following the formal handover from Read more

US phosphate market

US Phosphate Market Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Spring Demand

The US phosphate market is entering 2026 with mixed expectations for spring fertilizer demand. Market participants remain cautious after weak fall buying, even as improving affordability and strong corn acreage projections offer some support. US growers sharply reduced phosphate purchases during the fall due to elevated prices. Although prices have Read more

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