Phosphate Fertilizer Daily Review: Cost support for pending shipments, declining supply, and firm quotations from businesses.

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
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The domestic phosphate ammonium market shows a bullish trend, with the 55% powder index rising to 3181.25 and 58% powder reaching 3383.33 on October 24, while granular 55% remained stable. Prices are firming due to reduced operating loads amid high upstream costs and lower new orders, prompting production cuts. Strong sentiment persists as enterprises limit order intake, supported by ongoing shipments and growing inquiries for winter storage, especially in Northeast China. Conversely, diammonium prices trade steadily, with the 64% granule index at 3791.67, though demand remains weak and market activity subdued. Most producers focus on fulfilling export and backlog orders, with minimal spot supply and suspended quotations. Despite sluggish domestic uptake, elevated raw material costs—particularly phosphate ore and synthetic ammonia—provide solid cost support. Overall, monoammonium phosphate is poised for short-term strength with upward potential, while diammonium prices are expected to
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