Phosphate Fertilizer Daily Review: Cost Support Pending, Steady Demand Remains, Phosphate Fertilizer Prices Hold Firm

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
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Highlights at a glance
The monoammonium phosphate (MAP) market remains stable with slight upward adjustments on October 31, as per Feidoodoo data: the 55% powder index at 3,243.75, 55% granule at 2,820.00, and 58% powder at 3,426.67, all unchanged. Factories are prioritizing pre-ordered shipments and have paused new orders due to tight supply and high backlog, supporting price firmness. Production capacity utilization is slightly down as some plants cut output, while traders hold back sales. Demand remains steady during the winter storage period, reinforcing short-term price stability. For diammonium phosphate (DAP), the 64% granule index rose to 3,805.00, while 60% brown and 57% content held at 3,500.00 and 3,465.00, respectively. DAP prices remain firm supported by strong export order execution, limited supply, and healthy inquiries. Raw material costs for sulfur and synthetic ammonia stay high, bolstering cost floors. Market sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with steady industrial demand. Overall, both
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