Weekly Market Highlights for Compound Fertilizers, Phosphorus Ammonium, Yellow Phosphorus, and Phosphorus Intermediates

I. Compound Fertilizer Market Highlights

1. Urea rebounds from low levels, but phosphorus and potassium remain weak.
2. Stability is the main trend for enterprises, with some cases being negotiated individually.
3. Distributors remain cautious, and the market volume is limited.

II. Phosphorus Ammonium Market Highlights

1. This Thursday, the self-pick-up reference price for sulfur granules at the Yangtze River Port was 920 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton from last Thursday.
2. The ex-factory price for synthetic ammonia in Hubei is 3250-3350 yuan/ton, down 450 yuan/ton from last Thursday.
3. The overall operating rate for downstream compound fertilizer is 38.14%, down 0.28% from the previous week, with an expected increase next week.
4. Diammonium phosphate (DAP) production units affected by environmental protection have mostly resumed production, with operations increasing from the previous period to ensure domestic supply.
5. Influence d  by market sentiment, the downstream purchasing atmosphere for DAP remains tepid, with slow distribution of goods.
6. Raw material prices fluctuate and consolidate, with high costs, still providing strong support to the market.

III. Yellow Phosphorus and Phosphorus Intermediates Market Highlights

1. 22600-22800 yuan/ton: Post-holiday, yellow phosphorus enterprises hold prices, temporarily refraining from exporting at low prices. Downstream demand purchases keep market prices stable.
2. 13,200 tons: The operation of yellow phosphorus enterprises is generally stable, with a slight decrease in the Yunnan region.
3. 5800-5900 yuan/ton: The price of phosphorus trichloride has slightly increased, with raw materials rebounding and strong cost support.