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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New tariffs to exclude Canadian fertilizers
New tariffs to exclude Canadian fertilizers
Houston, 22 July (Argus) — Potash and other fertilizers will be exempt from new import tariffs imposed on Canadian products this week. US president Donald Trump on 20 July signed three new orders under the Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to add a 50pc import tariff on certain Canadian goods . The new tariff will apply to a range of products, including some goods covered under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Fertilizer products such as potash, sulfur, and sulfuric acid were not included in the orders' list of tariffed items. The Trump administration said it seeks to revise the USMCA, which was negotiated during Trump's first term. The US Trade Representative's office on 1 July decided against renewing the deal in its current form , meaning the three countries will have to hold annual reviews and seek a consensus on a long-term extension beyond 2036. The new Section 338 tariffs will be applied beginning 19 August, 30 days after its signing. By Benedetta Tommaselli 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 DAP, SSP, SOP
Egypt’s NCIC issues tender to sell DAP, SSP, SOP
London, 16 July (Argus) — Egyptian fertilizer producer NCIC has issued a sales tender, closing on 20 July. It is offering the following: 20,000t of DAP — it reported selling 10,000 of the 30,000t offered in its 1 July tender at $872/t fob 15,000t of SSP — it reported selling all 30,000t offered in its 1 July tender at $260/t fob 500t of water-soluble SOP — it did not award the 500t offered in its 1 July tender, after selling 500t at $740/t ex-works in its 24 June tender The DAP and SSP are to be sold in bulk on a fob basis and NCIC says all cargoes will be ready at Damietta port. Cargoes are to be loaded within 37 days. The SOP will be sold in 25kg bags on an ex-works basis from NCIC's Fayoum plant. By Tom Hampson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Argentina Potash secures funding for El Ceibo project
Argentina Potash secures funding for El Ceibo project
Sao Paulo, 4 June (Argus) — Argentinian potash exploration company Argentina Potash announced on 3 June the approval of $4.07mn in financing from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the El Ceibo project in the Neuquen Basin. The El Ceibo project has an inferred mineral resource of 1.6mn metric tonnes (t) of sylvinite containing an estimated 391mn t of potash (MOP), making it one of the largest potash deposits in South America. This is the first DFC project development funding awarded in Argentina and the first project to directly align with the US-Argentina critical minerals framework agreement signed in February 2026, Argentina Potash said. The financing is expected to be matched by strategic investors, resulting in total funding of $8.15mn. The funding will advance technical studies, environmental and social impact assessments, and pre-feasibility work, accelerating the construction of a 50,000t/yr demonstration plant, an important milestone for the full-scale commercial production of MOP. The El Ceibo project is positioned to become a support for long-term agricultural productivity across Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, said Chris Cornelius, chairman and CEO of Argentina Potash. Argentina Potash is targeting a listing on the NYSE American in early 2027. The DFC is the international investment arm of the US government and mobilizes private capital to advance US foreign policy and economic development. By João Petrini Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Egypt’s NCIC issues fertilizers sales tender
Egypt’s NCIC issues fertilizers sales tender
London, 19 May (Argus) — Egyptian fertilizer producer NCIC has issued a tender to sell various fertilizers, closing on 21 May. NCIC is offering the following products: 20,000t of DAP — it reported selling 30,000-35,000t at up to $915-917/t fob Adabiya/Damietta in a tender that closed on 4 May 25,000t of SSP — it sold 20,000t at $340-375/t fob Ain Sokhna in its 27 April tender and offered 30,000t in its 4 May tender, but did not report a sale 15,000t of granular urea — it reported selling 25,000t at up to $865/t fob Adabiya in its 4 May tender 5,000t of CAN26 — it last sold 5,000t at up to $412/t fob in its 20 April tender 600t of water-soluble SOP — it reported selling 1,000t at up to $721/t bagged ex-works in its 4 May tender The DAP, SSP, urea and CAN will be sold on fob basis, and NCIC said they will be ready for loading at Damietta port in the Mediterranean. The SOP will be sold in 25kg bags on an ex-works basis from NCIC's Fayoum plant. Buyers are to load the cargoes within 37 days from receiving the invoice. By Tom Hampson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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