Daily Review of Phosphate Fertilizers: Market Demand Follows Up, Boosting Trading Atmosphere

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
Feidoodoo
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Highlights at a glance
The monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) markets in China remained stable on February 21, according to Feidoodoo data. MAP prices held firm, with the 55% powdered index at 3,050.00, granular at 3,250.00, and 58% powdered at 3,383.33. Market activity is steady but slow, as companies maintain pre-holiday quotes with limited new pricing. Although inquiries have risen, actual orders remain scarce, reflecting weak downstream demand despite slight improvements in compound fertilizer shipments. Raw material costs saw minor upward pressure from higher sulfur and synthetic ammonia prices, while phosphate rock stayed flat, providing modest support to MAP prices. The market sentiment remains cautious. For DAP, the 64% granular index was unchanged at 3,851.67, 60% brown at 3,450.00, and 57% content at 3,522.50. Companies are fulfilling prior orders, with tight supply and limited arrivals sustaining market stability. Demand is gradually picking up in select regions due to win
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