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Fertilizer Matters EP39: China’s phosphate export market

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of China’s phosphate export market, focusing on DAP and MAP quotas, NP and NPS exports, the decline in phosphate exports, changing regional trade flows, when exports could be resumed, impact of the sulphur price rally and China’s phosphate production capacity outlook.

Join Huijun Yao, Editor – Asia Fertilizers and Johann Jing, Market Analyst, Phosphate, Potash and NPK as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

Key questions answered in this podcast:

• How has China’s phosphate export market evolved?
• How are DAP and MAP export quotas implemented?
• What is China’s expected approach to NP and NPS exports?
• Why have China’s phosphate exports declined over the past year, and how has this reshaped regional trade flows?
• When might China resume DAP and MAP exports, and how is the sulphur price rally influencing this?
• What is the outlook for China’s phosphate production capacity?

Related links

• Argus Phosphates price reporting service | More info | Request trial
• More information: Phosphate short and mid to long-term outlook services
• Free sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights
• Fertilizer Matters podcast series

Biomass Beat: Carbon Capture and Biomass, Battelle’s Roadmap

In this episode, Hannah Adler, Senior Reporter on the biomass desk, explores developments in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and how it can be implemented in the biomass sphere. She’s joined by Jon Cartlidge, Commercial Director at Battelle, to discuss:

• Why Battelle moved into carbon storage after decades as a nonprofit research leader.
• Which sectors—like ethanol, biofuels, and heavy industry—are leading the charge in adopting CCS and why.
• Battelle’s vision for scaling CCS by 2030, including technical challenges and innovations.

Argus offers biomass prices, news, analysis, and consulting. Request a free trial or more information.

Falando de Mercado: Novo indicador para o farelo de soja brasileiro

O Brasil é o terceiro maior produtor mundial e o segundo maior exportador de farelo de soja. A Argus está lançando um indicador de diferenciais portuários para o farelo em Paranaguá, auxiliando a tomada de decisão por esmagadoras e outros participantes dos mercados de grãos e proteínas dentro e fora do país. Saiba mais acompanhando essa conversa entre Renata Cardarelli, responsável pela publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Nathalia Giannetti, colaboradora do mesmo relatório e da publicação Argus AgriMarkets.  

Market Talks: New indicator for Brazilian soybean meal

Brazil is the third-largest producer and the second-largest exporter of soybean meal. Argus is launching a port differentials indicator for soybean meal in Paranagua, supporting decision-making for crushers and other participants in the grain and protein markets in Brazil and abroad. Learn more by following this conversation between Renata Cardarelli, who is in charge of the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers publication, and Nathalia Giannetti, contributor to the same report and to Argus AgriMarkets.

Global LPG Conversations: Unpacking 2025’s LPG upheaval in NWE

From the hiccups of the US–China tariff war and sanctions to refinery and petrochemical closures, the northwest European LPG market faced unprecedented upheaval in 2025. Peter Wilton, editor of International LPG, is joined by the LPG London team to discuss the major trends that shaped the past year, as well as the emerging patterns that could influence prices and flows in the year ahead.

Fertilizer Matters EP38: CBAM – EU to suspend implementation for fertilizers?

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the EU’s proposal to suspend CBAM for fertilizers. This episode clarifies the importance of Article 27A, outlines the potential suspension process and timeline, reveals the political influences of France, Italy and the EU Mercosur trade agreement, assesses the current impact on importers and EU farmers, and reviews the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia.

 

Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor – Fertilizers, Dafydd ab Iago, EU Correspondent and Aidan Hall, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss and analyse this key development in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

 

Key questions answered in this podcast:

 

·        What is the Article 27 A proposal and why is it important in relation to a potential suspension of CBAM for fertilizers?

 

·        What ‘serious and ‘unforeseen’ circumstances could influence an EU Commission decision on suspension?

 

·        What political factors are shaping this issue, including the positions of France and Italy and the status of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement?

 

·        If the EU chose to suspend CBAM for fertilizers, what steps would the process involve, and how long would implementation take?

 

·        How is this uncertainty currently affecting fertilizer importers and European farmers?

 

·        What’s the latest on the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia?

 

Related links

 

·        Request Access: Argus Fertilizer CBAM Cost Calculator*

 

·        Learn more on Argus fertilizer price reporting services

 

·        Watch our CBAM webinar series

 

·        Free newsletter sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights

 

·        Fertilizer Matters podcast series

 

*The calculator is provided as part of Argus fertilizer price reporting services. Request a trial to our services to access the calculator

 

Falando de Mercado: Tendências do mercado de fertilizantes em 2026

A conferência Fertilizer Latinoamericano (FLA) acontece em Miami entre 26 e 28 de janeiro. Gisele Augusto e Bruno Castro, colaboradores da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, antecipam os principais assuntos que serão discutidos nesse evento que reúne cerca de 400 empresas e representantes de mais de 50 países.

Market Talks: Fertilizer market trends in 2026

The Fertilizer Latinoamericano (FLA) conference will take place in Miami from January 26 to 28. Gisele Augusto and Bruno Castro, contributors to the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers report, preview the main topics that will be discussed at the event, which brings together around 400 companies and representatives from more than 50 countries. 

Hablando de Mercado: Alto rendimiento de la cosecha de trigo en Argentina

Argentina produjo una gran cosecha de trigo, con alta productividad pero bajo contenido de proteína. Jeffrey Lewis, especialista del servicio Argus AgriMarkets, viajó al país por invitación de la Bolsa de Cereales y Productos de Bahía Blanca y compartió sus impresiones del viaje con Renata Cardarelli, responsable del informe Argus Brasil Granos y Fertilizantes.

Falando de Mercado: Alto rendimento da safra de trigo da Argentina

A Argentina produziu uma grande safra de trigo, com elevada produtividade mas baixo teor de proteína. Jeffrey Lewis, especialista do serviço Argus AgriMarkets, viajou ao país a convite da Bolsa de Cereais e Produtos de Bahia Blanca e compartilhou suas impressões da viagem com Renata Cardarelli, responsável pelo relatório Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes.