# DAP prices might soften ahead as inputs costs in global markets look down | Market - Other Commodities - Business Standard

> India's government subsidy for DAP was raised 140% so farmers pay Rs 1,200 per bag despite a Rs 1,900 import-driven price. Experts expect ammonia and phosphoric acid prices to soften in coming months as peak DAP demand in the US, Brazil and China ends.

- Date: 2021-05-20 · published 2021-05-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47410-dap-prices-might-soften-ahead-as-inputs-costs-in-global-markets-look-down
- Commodities: [DAP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DAP.md)

## Why it matters

Softer ammonia and phosphoric acid costs should ease DAP import prices and reduce pressure for further subsidy support, though India's elevated subsidy bill persists.

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## Sources

- business-standard.com: https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/dap-prices-might-soften-ahead-as-inputs-costs-in-global-markets-look-down-121052001178_1.html

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