The global potash market in 2025 is at a turning point. Geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea and growing demand from Brazil are driving significant shifts in fertilizer trade flows. With sanctions, trade barriers, and investment surges, the fertilizer sector is redefining its supply strategies. Black Sea Becomes Fertilizer Epicentre The Russia-Ukraine conflict has turned…
The global chemical and fertilizer industry, a cornerstone of modern agriculture, is at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 7% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, the sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact. Fertilizer manufacturing alone contributes 2-3% of these emissions, primarily due to the energy-intensive ammonia synthesis process. This process consumes an astonishing…
Stay updated with the latest global fertilizer report for September 1–6, 2025. This week, key developments shaped the global fertilizer market, impacting manufacturers, importers, distributors, and farmers worldwide. China announced an increase in its urea export quota to 4 million tonnes, boosting global supply and creating short-term downward pressure on prices. Importers and traders are…
Petrobras has announced that its Board of Directors will proceed with the Petrobras UFN-III Project in Três Lagoas, MS. After conducting a thorough review aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028, the Board confirmed the project’s economic viability. Notably, the analysis shows a positive net present value (NPV), even in challenging scenarios outlined in Petrobras’…
The Indian government currently has no proposal to include nano fertilizers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel informed the Lok Sabha this week. What is the PLI Scheme? As part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, the government launched the PLI scheme…
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) appointed M R Sharma as its Managing Director, effective 1st September 2024. In addition to his new role, Sharma will continue as Director (Technical). According to a press release from Indian Cooperative, Sharma, a Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee (1981), brings over 42 years of experience in the fertilizer…
In the latest Nutrien fertilizer industry news, Nutrien Ltd (NTR.TO), the world’s largest potash producer, announced plans to sell its 50% stake in Argentina’s nitrogen fertilizer producer Profertil for $600 million. This strategic decision marks a shift from South America, as Nutrien focuses on strengthening its core markets. Adecoagro (AGRO.N) and Asociacion de Cooperativas Argentinas…
Bangladesh has signed a two-year agreement to import 400,000 tons of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer annually from Saudi Arabia, as announced by the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) on Sunday. This deal is part of the South Asian nation’s efforts to strengthen food security amid rising demand and decreasing arable land due to urbanization. The…
In a major step to revive Assam’s fertilizer industry and strengthen its agricultural sector, the Assam Cabinet approved the purchase of a 40% equity stake in Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL). Consequently, this decision clears the way for establishing the Rs 10,601 crore Namrup Fertilizer Plant-IV. Government Partnership for Namrup-IV Project “The Central Government…
Brazil Potash Corp. (“Brazil Potash” or the “Company”), a leading developer in Brazil’s potash fertilizer sector, has reached a major milestone. On January 21, 2025, the Company announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, Potássio do Brasil Ltda., and Keytrade AG, a global leader in fertilizer trading. This agreement covers the potential purchase…
