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Fertilizer Market Insights and Forecasting
Macro-economic factors create volatile conditions in global fertilizer markets. Navigate uncertainty using our current market information and price discovery tools, and medium- or long-term market outlooks, to make informed investment and planning decisions.
Key facts about the global fertilizer market
- Global fertilizer exports in 2018 totalled 228 million tonnes, up 20% in five years.
- Global fertilizer demand increased 9% in the five years to 2018 to total 730 million tonnes.
- Total global fertilizer production and supply topped 805 million tonnes in 2018, meaning supply was greater than demand. Overall supply increased 12% in the five years since 2013.
- The global ammonia market amounts to 181 million tonnes, of which just 10% (19 million tonnes) is traded on the world market.
- Over 200 million tonnes of phosphate rock is mined every year, but only 30 million tonnes is traded internationally, with the balance processed at source into either phosphoric acid (the key phosphate intermediate) or finished fertilizers.
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Nitrates

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Potash

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Who we help
Trader
Changes in the macroeconomic landscape cause price sensitivity, making it difficult to trade at the right price and time. Spot opportunities and ensure you maximize profit by using accurate and timely price discovery and reporting on the latest deals and tenders available on the market.
Buyer
Maintaining a steady flow of supply whilst also maintaining positive profit margins is crucial. Our reports offer a forward-view on potential disruptions to supply and demand helping you to mitigate risk, as well as advise procurement strategy with the latest prices published weekly.
Analyst
A detailed understanding of long-term market trends is key to guiding strategic planning. Our in-depth markets analysis and price forecasting out to 2030 inform future investment opportunities, as well as help you mitigate risk exposure for your business.
Agribusiness Blogs and Research & Analysis
Fertilizers Experts

Kwadjo Ahodo
Potash Analyst, IHS Markit

Mark Astley
Market Reporter

Charles Costerousee
Ammonia Analyst, IHS Markit

Georgy Eliseev
Principal Ammonia Analyst, IHS Markit

Logan Garcia
Market Reporter

Christine Gregory
Head of Current Information Nitrogen and Potash, IHS Markit

Kuganiga Kuganeswaran
Market Reporter, IHS Markit

Sarah Marlow
Head of Current Information, Phosphates and Sulphur

Elfi Middelbeek
Senior Urea Analyst, IHS Markit

Maria Mosquera
Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Analyst, IHS Markit

Yuya Pan
Sulphur Analyst, IHS Markit

Alberto Persona
Principal Analyst – Phosphate Outlooks, IHS Markit

Allan Pickett
Head of Analysis, Phosphates, Sulphur and Potash

Karl Stenerson
Market Reporter, Karl Stenerson

Isaac Zhao
China Fertilizer Analyst, IHS Markit