Daily Phosphate Fertilizer Review: Monoammonium Phosphate Continues Strong Sales While Diammonium Phosphate Shows Weakness

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
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The Fertifan data for May 14 shows a divergence in China's ammonium phosphate markets. Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) prices rose, with the 55% powder index at 2,953.75 and granular grade at 3,080.00, supported by strong pending shipments, robust downstream demand from compound fertilizer makers, and rising raw material costs for sulfur, phosphate rock, and synthetic ammonia. Market sentiment remains bullish, driving transaction levels higher. In contrast, diammonium phosphate (DAP) prices declined slightly, with the mainstream 64% granule index at 3,790.00, as weak agricultural demand post-corn season and lower international prices weigh on domestic sales. Despite high synthetic ammonia costs offering some support, DAP market activity is sluggish, with transactions negotiated case by case. Overall, MAP prices are expected to stabilize with slight upward pressure, while DAP faces continued weak, downward adjustments in the near term.
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