Global Fertilizer News

Low-carbon fertilizer collaboration is emerging as a critical lever to cut agricultural emissions without harming crop yields. Fertilizer production and on-farm nutrient use account for a large share of agriculture’s climate footprint. However, farmers still depend on mineral fertilizers to maintain productivity and food security. A new low-carbon fertilizer collaboration Read more

Food demand drives fertilizer growth over the long term as population expansion, dietary shifts, and pressure on farmland increase the need for higher agricultural productivity. Industry experts agree that as food demand drives fertilizer growth, fertilizers will remain a critical input for global food security. According to leading industry assessments, Read more

Premium fertilizers and biologicals are expected to drive growth in the global fertilizer industry as producers shift focus from volume-led commodity sales to value-added products. Rising input costs, environmental pressure, and the need for higher farm productivity are accelerating demand for premium and specialty solutions. According to Yara International, premium Read more

Low-carbon and green ammonia expansion is gaining momentum as fertilizer producers and energy companies accelerate efforts to cut emissions and secure future supply. Rising carbon costs, tighter environmental regulations, and growing demand for clean energy inputs are pushing ammonia beyond its traditional fertilizer role. During its recent strategy update, Yara Read more

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

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