Potash
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The potash market has been disrupted from its traditional trade flows and typically slow-moving price cycles, affected by new entrants, new mines, military conflicts and political tensions in countries that either produce or consume some of the largest quantities of potash in the world. The need for accurate insight and data is more acute than ever.
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Indonesia floats tender to buy 20,000t white MOP
Indonesia floats tender to buy 20,000t white MOP
London, 18 May (Argus) — An Indonesian importer has issued a tender to buy 20,000t of bagged white standard MOP for delivery in June-August to Palembang, closing on 21 May. The same importer is expected to issue a larger tender for standard MOP soon after it cancelled its previous tenders seeking a total of 155,000t of standard MOP — 120,000t of red standard MOP and 35,000t of white standard MOP — which was initially scheduled to close on 27 April. The tender was likely cancelled because it was waiting for the settlement of a new Indian standard MOP contract for price guidance, which was concluded today at $383/t cfr with 180 days' credit . By Julia Campbell Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
BPC, IPL set new India MOP contract at $383/t cfr
BPC, IPL set new India MOP contract at $383/t cfr
London, 18 May (Argus) — Belarusian potash marketer BPC has confirmed that it has settled a new standard MOP contract with Indian fertilizer importer IPL at $383/t cfr, with 180 days of credit for deliveries from June through to the end of December. IPL has not yet confirmed this price. The price is $34/t higher than the previous Indian contract price of $349/t cfr, also with 180 days of credit, signed in June 2025. It is also $35/t above China's 2026 standard MOP contract, which was signed in November 2025 at $348/t cfr. This is well above the average $8/t premium that India has held over China during 2016-2025. The higher price reflects sustained demand and tightening globally supply, BPC said. Contracted volumes are still under discussion but are likely to be around 650,000t — in line with volumes over the last two years. By Julia Campbell Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Egypt’s NCIC issues tender to sell fertilizers for May
Egypt’s NCIC issues tender to sell fertilizers for May
London, 30 April (Argus) — Egyptian producer NCIC has issued a tender to sell various fertilizers for loading in May, closing on 4 May. NCIC is offering the following: 30,000t of DAP — it sold 20,000t at up to $880/t fob in its 20 April tender 10,000t of TSP — it sold 10,000t at up to $695/t fob in its 20 April tender 30,000t of SSP — it sold 20,000t at $340-375/t fob Ain Sokhna in its 27 April tender 25,000t of urea — it sold 10,000t at up to $852/t fob Ain Sokhna in its 27 April tender 1,000t of water-soluble SOP — it sold 1,000t at up to $705/t bagged ex-works in its 20 April tender All cargoes will be ready at the port of loading on 7 May. Products will be priced on a fob basis, except for the SOP, which will be priced on an ex-works basis in 25kg bags from the Fayoum plant. Buyers must load cargoes within 27 days of the issuance of invoices. By Tom Hampson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Philippines' agriculture sector braces for El Nino
Philippines' agriculture sector braces for El Nino
Singapore, 30 April (Argus) — Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out a preparedness plan to mitigate agricultural disruptions in the latter parts of 2026, when moderate-to-strong El Nino conditions are likely, the DA said in a 29 April press release. El Nino will bring warmer and drier weather to the country, reducing rainfall and in some cases causing drought that could undermine agricultural output. Drier conditions could curb fertilizer demand in the Philippines, one importer told Argus . Fertilizer application and offtake largely depend on rain, but reduced rainfall from El Nino may limit demand. The Philippines last faced a strong El Nino event in 2024, when drought cut rice output and supported the country's rice imports. It imported 4.8mn t of rice that year, which is the highest in at least the last decade and up by 32pc from 2023, according to Global Trade Tracker (GTT) data. Assessing current irrigation systems and identifying the most vulnerable areas would be an integral part of the DA's preparedness plan. It is also looking to ensure that sufficient drought-tolerant seed varieties and fertilizers are available to farmers, and provide irrigation support when needed, along with economic aid to farmers in terms of crop insurance, credit access and market facilitation. By Hui Xuan Lek Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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