Fertilizer prices in South Africa fell or stayed flat in the week to 22 September, with MAP down 4.1% and KCl down 1.0% on a weekly basis. Urea trading was quiet, with the Middle East benchmark unchanged while some other regions saw reductions.
Weak global fertilizer demand and buyers waiting for lower prices point to continued softness in nutrient costs before the expected October pickup. Lower input costs ease margins for livestock and feed producers.
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Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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Weak global fertilizer demand with MAP (a phosphate product close to DAP) down 4.1% weekly signals broad phosphate price pressure.