Massive world demand has caused 34.5% domestic ammonium nitrate prices to jump to £175/t.
As supplies continue to tighten, prices are expected to reach £180/t by Christmas, and could reach as much as £200/t in the spring.
Imports are in short supply, with imported granular urea around £230/t and replacement costs approaching £245-250.
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Domestic N |
Imported AN |
Imported urea |
Liquid UAN (28.8 %N/t) |
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around £175 £180 December |
Limited imports £170 |
Granular £230 Prilled no interest |
£159 |
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£280 tight availability |
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Muriate of Potash (60%K2O) |
£200 |
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Compound | |||||
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N.P.K |
Complex |
Blended |
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25.5.5 |
£175 |
From £160 |
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15.15.20 |
£200but priced out of market |
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20.10.10 / 27.5.5 |
£180 |
From £162 |
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17.17.17 |
£220 |
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Aftercuts (NK) |
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No market |
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27.6.6 (imported) |
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32.5.0 (imported) |
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No market |
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Autumn grades (PK) |
£200+ |
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Trace elements |
Copper, zinc, selenium, |
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Urea |
CAN |
25.0.13 |
25.5.5 |
27.6.6 |
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No market |
No market |
No market |
£185 |
No longer used Phosphate regulations |
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No market |
No market |
No market |
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€320 ( |
†Note in the
*Known as 24.2½.10 blend in the
**Known as 27.2½.5 in ROI
Note All illustrated prices are based upon 24 tonne loads for immediate payment. Prices for smaller loads and those with credit terms will vary considerably.
Source:
Author: Roger Chesher
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