CRU expects a near universal year-on-year fall in commodity prices in 2023 as recession risks in Europe and the US, high inflation and China disruption weigh on demand. Its fertiliser price basket is forecast to fall 31.8%, compared with 16.9% for raw materials and 16.7% for metals.
A forecast fall in fertilizer prices and broader commodity demand destruction points to lower input costs for feed producers, though weaker demand may also pressure feed ingredient and energy prices.
After 113 past macro events, Urea moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -2.0% to +3.3%), and +3.7% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 45 past macro events, DAP moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (31% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.1%), and -0.6% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.