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StoneX's Josh Linville says China is expected to withhold urea and phosphate exports until August 2026, removing a significant share of traded supply. Iran's nitrogen production is reportedly returning after two months offline, with Iran ranking as the third-largest urea exporter.
Lost Chinese export volume and Iranian supply changes tighten global urea and phosphate availability, supporting fertilizer prices into spring application. A sudden easing of China's export stance would be the main downside risk.
stonex.comJosh LinvilleFeb 17, 2026After 205 past bullish geopolitics events, Urea moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -2.1% to +3.0%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 114 past bullish geopolitics events, DAP moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -0.3% to +1.2%), 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.
