
Rabobank's preliminary estimate projects nearly a 5% rise in global fertilizer use in 2024, with nitrogen applications up 4% and potash use strengthening. Its Affordability Index shows better conditions for buying fertilizer than a year earlier.
Stronger fertilizer demand and improved affordability support nitrogen and potash prices, which feed through to grain production costs.
After 76 past bullish report events, Urea moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -2.2% to +2.9%), and -0.3% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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