Fertilizer news updates

Fertilizers Europe has released a statement regarding the impact of the war in the Middle East on the EU fertilizer market.

Argus Media has reported that Maaden and OCP have seen increased sales of MAP and TSP to the Latin American region.

According to an Argus Media report, Turkey has eliminated its 6.5% import duty on urea under a Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette.

Argus Media reports that Kuwait’s KPC has rolled over its sulfur price at US$520/t due to falling sulfur production caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.

ICIS reports on how the escalating conflict in the Middle East is placing global fertilizer supply chains under growing strain, disrupting production, exports and trade flows.

The NSW Government has agreed to invest in a green hydrogen and ammonia project to cut emissions for Moree farms, Australia.

Dyno Nobel has announced the conclusion of the separation of its fertilizers and explosives business with the sale of Phosphate Hill.

IDTechEx highlights how local low-cost ammonia production can mitigate rising fertilizer costs caused by the conflict in Iran.

Pivot Bio has increased production and lowered its prices to meet historic nitrogen demand.

KBR awarded 10-year global catalyst supply contract by Indorama for its ammonia asset portfolio.

Central Farm Service, TalusAg, and CleanCounts have announced a project to bring commercially available, locally produced ammonia to Minnesota, US.

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected by CSBP to deliver its EnviNOx® technology for two nitric acid plants in Western Australia.

NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) has been awarded a €485 million contract for licensing, PDP and critical proprietary equipment for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

PlasmaLeap has raised AUS$30 million to accelerate zero-emissions production of fertilizers and fuels in Australia.

SOLIDS Dortmund, trade fair for granules, powders, and bulk solids technologies, takes place on the 18th and 19th of March 2026.

Kore Potash has purchased a 0.46% interest in the share capital of Sintoukola Potash SA and has the conditional right to acquire the remaining outstanding minority shares in SPSA.

Grupa Azoty has expanded its fertilizer segment and has added a new sulfur-containing product to its portfolio.

Martin Engineering, is exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 and will unveil several new products.

During the month of January 2026 India imported more NPK and NP fertilizers as increased production and decreased sales drove inventories higher.

Organic Recycling Systems Ltd (ORSL) has secured a large scale EPC contract for CBG and bio-fertilizer project in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, India.

COMPO EXPERT Polska has announced a market push in the segments of specialty fertilizers and biological solutions.

The development of the Woodsmith polyhalite mine in North Yorkshire, UK, has been given a boost following support from a major international investor, Mitsubishi Corp.

South African phosphate rock producer, Kropz, has increased the capacity and possible rock grade at its Elandsfontein facility.

French imports of urea surged in 2H25 when compared to the same period in 2024 as buyers prepared for CBAM, according to findings from Argus Media.