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Rabobank says fertilizer consumption fell in 2022 amid volatility and record prices, but prices are returning toward pre-war levels and its affordability index will trend lower over the next three months. Nitrogen remains the key risk due to the European gas crisis.
Easing fertilizer prices improve affordability for feed grain producers, though nitrogen costs could stay elevated if gas-driven urea and ammonia costs persist.
northernag.netColter BrownDec 7, 2022After 42 past bearish report events, Urea moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.9% to +3.3%), and +2.9% over 20.
After 40 past neutral report events, Natural Gas moved a median +1.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -3.5% to +2.8%), and +4.5% 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.
