On 11 November 2026, phosphate rock mines in Yichang were fully halted, and output in Sichuan and Guizhou is expected to shrink under environmental and safety inspections. Domestic Chinese phosphate rock prices were stable, with January–September output at 91.65 million tonnes.
Egyptian and Jordanian FOB export offers were also reported.
Tighter Chinese phosphate rock supply reduces feedstock for DAP and TSP fertilizer production, which supports fertilizer costs and can feed through to crop nutrient prices.
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