
The article compares 2026 urea production economics across regions, citing low US gas costs and stronger CF Industries earnings, while higher European gas costs have left an estimated 37% of European ammonia capacity offline or operating at reduced rates. It also reports lower Yara earnings amid rising gas costs and a 62.48% year-on-year fall in SABIC Agri-Nutrients’ third-quarter net profit.
High gas costs can curb nitrogen production in Europe and other exposed regions, tightening supply and supporting urea prices, while low-cost producers may remain competitive. Shipping difficulties for Gulf producers can further limit export availability and keep delivered prices firm.
After 92 past bullish macro events, Urea moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -2.0% to +3.6%), and +4.8% over 20.
After 155 past bullish macro events, Natural Gas moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.0% to +7.1%), and +2.0% 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.