Latin American fertilizer news

The Mosaic Company has announced the idling of the Araxá and Patrocínio facilities in and its plan to pursue the sale Of Araxá assets.

ICIS have provided insight on how fertilizer markets have tightened as the conflict in the Middle East increases transportation risks ahead of India’s kharif season.

Saudi Arabia’s Maaden has reportedly sold 50 000 t of DAP to Ethiopia with the cargo loading at Yanbu in the Red Sea.

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

On the 26 - 28 January Argus Media, in collaboration with CRU, hosted hundreds of attendees for Fertilizer Latino Americano, a networking event serving the Latin American and global market.

Brazil Potash has reported significant site progress including federal water rights approval, indigenous community partnership advancement, and construction financing initiatives for the Autazes Potash Project.

Itafos has filed a technical report for its updated preliminary economic assessment for the Arraias Phosphate Project.

Dr Metodi Zlatev and Dr Jan Lampke, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Germany, discuss how efficient screening technologies can be used to optimise fertilizer production and engender a more sustainable process.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Factories (FAFENs) Bahia and Sergipe have begun operations and reinforce national fertilizer production in Brazil.

Argus Media has suggested that ammonium sulfate will steer Brazil’s urea imports in 2026.