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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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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.
India’s RCF seeks phosrock, DAP/MAP, MOP in tender
India’s RCF seeks phosrock, DAP/MAP, MOP in tender
London, 29 April (Argus) — Indian fertilizer producer and importer RCF has issued a tender to buy phosphate rock and/or DAP/MAP and MOP, closing on 9 May. RCF wants 35,000t of phosphate rock containing at least 35pc P2O5 to be shipped specifically from Togo within 30 days from issuing the purchase order. The rock is to have at most 52pc calcium oxide and 4pc moisture. RCF is seeking offers for two 20,000t lots of DAP/MAP. The first lot is to be shipped from the loading port within 30 days from issuing the purchase order. The second lot is to be shipped by June. RCF specifies that it will accept the following grades: DAP 15.5-44 DAP 18-46 MAP 10-50 MAP 11-52 The company will also consider offers for higher grades of DAP and MAP. RCF is also seeking offers for 50,000t of crystalline white/pink MOP for shipment within 30 days of issuing the purchase order. All offers in the tender are to be valid for 15 days from the closing date and all cargoes awarded are to be delivered to Mumbai on India's west coast. RCF is likely to be seeking phosphate rock, DAP/MAP and MOP as raw materials for its NPK production, while Indian importers have joined together to buy fertilizers for direct application on a collective basis . Fellow importer IPL will close a tender to buy 1.6mn t of DAP and TSP on behalf of the industry on 7 May. By Tom Hampson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
India plans joint buying of fertilizers, raw materials
India plans joint buying of fertilizers, raw materials
London, 24 April (Argus) — India's fertilizer ministry has recommended that national fertilizer companies begin buying fertilizers and raw materials on a collective rather than individual basis. The ministry calls for a three-month period during which Indian fertilizer producers should join together as a consortium, aggregating their demand to ensure supply and competitive prices of key fertilizers such as DAP, MOP and NPS/NPKs as well as raw materials ammonia, sulphur, phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid and phosphate rock. The first step in this regard was taken on Friday, when IPL issued a tender to buy 1.6mn t of DAP and TSP on behalf of the industry — the same approach as has been taken with urea imports for many years. India has struggled to secure sufficient supply of these products following the closure of the strait of Hormuz. The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the chemicals and fertilizers ministry to impose a minimum six-month ban on exports of elemental sulphur. By Bede Heren Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Indonesian importer floats tender to buy 155,000t MOP
Indonesian importer floats tender to buy 155,000t MOP
London, 23 April (Argus) — A major Indonesian importer has issued a tender to purchase a total of 155,000t of standard MOP for June-September delivery. The tender is scheduled to close on 27 April. The tender requests 120,000t of red standard MOP, of which 100,000t is to be delivered to Gresik and 20,000t to Lhokseumawe. It is also seeking 35,000t of white MOP, of which 25,000t is to be delivered to Palembang and 10,000t to Cilegon. The same importer has an ongoing tender seeking 8,000t of granular MOP for May-June delivery. The lowest offer was submitted at $450/t cfr. Offers are due to expire on Friday after the importer requested an extension to the validity of offers from 17 April. By Julia Campbell Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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