
Phosphate prices rose through 2021, with US DAP climbing 76% to US$745 per ton by December, a 13-year high. Drivers included a US countervailing duty on Moroccan and Russian phosphate, transport problems and higher energy costs.
The outlook for 2022 highlights geopolitics as a key factor.
Tight phosphate supply and strong demand from phosphate-intensive crops such as corn and soybeans point to continued upward pressure on fertilizer costs.
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