Market analysis of urea in March

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
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Highlights at a glance
In March, the domestic urea market followed a "V"-shaped trend, initially declining due to weak demand and low-priced inventory, then rebounding on supply reductions from Inner Mongolia’s energy controls and international production disruptions. Rising prices were further supported by renewed market confidence. However, with spring plowing ending in northern China and domestic supply expected to increase in April, demand will remain limited. Agricultural use in southern and northeastern regions is modest, while industrial demand from sheet metal and compound fertilizer plants remains stable but unspectacular. Although China’s participation in an upcoming export tender (1 million tons, shipping by April 28) will support port-based shipments, overall domestic demand is unlikely to strengthen significantly. As a result, the market may face weakening conditions after the current standoff, leading to a relatively soft outlook for April.
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