Phosphate Fertilizer Daily Review: Strong Cost Support, Prices More Likely to Rise than Fall

June 12, 2024, 9:21 AM
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The Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) market remains stable at high levels on September 11, with the 55% powder index at 3,121.43 and granular at 2,820, while the 58% powder holds at 3,333.33. Most producers are fulfilling prior orders, limiting new quotations and supply availability. Rising raw material costs provide strong support for prices, outweighing moderate downstream demand, which sees only small, need-based purchases due to high price sensitivity. The market outlook favors sustained high pricing. In contrast, Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) shows slight downward adjustments: the 64% granular index is stable at 3,774, but lower-grade variants declined, with 60% brown at 3,350 and 57% content at 3,442. Increased autumn supply arrivals and active shipping have led to case-by-case negotiations in transactions. While core demand persists as the autumn season progresses, downstream caution—triggered by urea export developments—has tempered buying enthusiasm. Overall, DAP prices are expected
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