
RaboResearch reports that fertilizer affordability has declined as prices rose about 15% between April and September 2025, with phosphates up almost 19%. It expects weaker fertilizer demand in 2026 as global supplies of corn, wheat and soybeans reach record levels.
Weaker affordability and forecast demand contraction in 2026 point to softer fertilizer price pressure once current supply tightness eases, while record crop supplies weigh on grain prices.
After 35 past bearish report events, DAP moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (37% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.5%), and +0.6% over 20.
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Poor affordability and expected weaker 2026 fertilizer demand, with phosphates up about 19%, point to demand destruction that weighs on DAP prices.