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StoneX analysts say fertilizer markets remain resilient despite tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea, with logistics now a larger price driver than demand. Sulfur shortages continue to constrain phosphate output even with soft buying.
A demand recovery could quickly amplify supply pressure.
Freight and routing risk is becoming the main fertilizer price driver, so buyers should expect phosphate and sulfur-linked costs to stay elevated even if seasonal demand remains soft.
stonex.comEditorial TeamJul 22, 2026After 31 past bullish logistics events, DAP moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.9%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 64 past logistics events, Urea moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.0% to +2.3%), and -0.3% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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.
