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StoneX's Josh Linville says Chinese phosphate exports have collapsed, with January-February volumes at just 98,000 tonnes, far below typical annual levels of 9-10 million. India's urgent restocking, including a $700 CFR DAP purchase from Russia, has pushed phosphate prices to a 15-year high.
Tight North American nitrogen inventories add further supply strain through summer.
Limited Chinese export availability combined with strong Indian buying keeps phosphate and DAP prices elevated, raising input costs for feed grain and oilseed producers. Tight nitrogen supply also supports urea and corn cost expectations.
stonex.comGustian FarrowApr 16, 2025After 193 past bullish trade events, DAP moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.3% to +1.8%), and +1.9% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 176 past bullish trade events, Urea moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.4%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 480 past neutral trade events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% 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.
