The NCIC fertilizer tender has returned to the export market as Egyptian producer NCIC opened a multi-product sales tender for December loading. The tender closes on 24 November and marks the company’s re-entry after it skipped issuing a tender in October, a break from its usual monthly pattern.
Under the latest NCIC fertilizer tender, the company is offering a wide slate of fertilizers across phosphate, nitrogen, and specialty segments:
80,000t of DAP — Previously awarded at $787–795/t fob in late September.
40,000t of TSP — Last awarded at $580–585/t fob.
30,000t of 20pc SSP — Earlier awards ranged between $175–183/t fob.
5,000t of granular urea — Offered in the last tender but no award was made.
15,000t of 26pc CAN — Not included in the previous tender.
1,500t of water-soluble SOP in 50kg bags — Also absent from the earlier tender.
All products will be priced on an FOB basis, and bids must remain valid for two weeks. This wide-ranging tender provides buyers with insight into NCIC’s current export strategy, which includes both commodity fertilizers and specialty products.
The NCIC fertilizer tender arrives at a time when international markets are assessing year-end procurement needs. DAP and TSP demand has been steady in South Asia and East Africa, while SSP and CAN continue to find consistent buyers in North and West Africa. The inclusion of SOP reflects growing interest in higher-value specialty fertilizers with strong horticulture demand.
Market participants are closely watching how pricing will compare to NCIC’s September award levels. With global phosphate prices fluctuating and freight markets tightening, the tender is expected to draw active participation from traders and regional buyers.
Sources: Argus