The potash market is winding down after operating in what some observers have called a “new world”. Exporters are now bracing themselves for what is looking to be a gruelling year of defending market share amid bearish demand. This can … Continued
The urea market has ended the year on a much stronger note than anticipated. India stepped in and took out the surplus prills available in China and good domestic demand has been helping to underpin the market. The only worrying … Continued
Phosphate prices ended 2014 stable to firm in the west but flat to weak in the east. While prices for US DAP for export closed the month at $465-470 fob, barge prices increased to $435-440 ston fob NOLA and MAP … Continued
2014 was drawing to a close amid some uncertainty in terms of contract prices, particularly in Europe where there were contrasting indications. As expected, sellers were targeting increases to improve margins, but struggling end-users and traders operating on thin margins voiced … Continued
RUSSIA On 18 December Uralkali provided its Q3 2014 key figures and a market update. In its presentation the company stated that depending on the outcome of ongoing geotechnical assessments at its flooded Solikamsk-2 facility, in the worst case it … Continued