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Falando de Mercado: Região brasileira do Matopiba desponta como polo produtor de soja

The Brazilian region known as Matopiba experienced impressive increases in soybean production between the 2012-13 and 2022-23 harvests, becoming seen as a new important oilseed producing hub in the country. However, the 2023-24 cycle could be challenging for culture in the region and interrupt the series of successive records recorded over recent seasons.

Join Camila Dias, director of Argus in Brazil, and Nathalia Giannetti, reporter for the publication Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizandos. They talk about what factors led to the expansion of soybean cultivation in Matopiba and what we can expect for the 2023-24 harvest.

Market Talks: Mixed trend for nitrogen-based fertilizers in Southern Cone

Nitrogen fertilizer market activity is poised to continue reduced in Argentina, where farmers may switch corn acreage to soybeans, as soybeans' cost of production is lower than corn. Ammonium sulphate purchases are expected to intensify in October in Paraguay to supply corn crop fertilizer needs.

Join Camila Dias, Argus Brazil Country Manager, and Renata Cardarelli, Deputy Editor for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizer publication. They talk about the nitrogen demand in the Southern Cone markets.

Argus produces a comprehensive suite of pricing and market intelligence services for the fertilizer industry. Find out more: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/fertilizer 

Falando de Mercado: Tendência mista para nitrogenados no Cone Sul

A atividade no mercado de nitrogenados deve continuar reduzida na Argentina, onde agricultores poderão substituir a área plantada de milho por soja, já que o custo de produção da oleaginosa é inferior ao do grão. No Paraguai, negócios de sulfato de amônio devem se intensificar em outubro para atender às necessidades para a safra de milho.

Junte-se a Camila Dias, diretora da Argus no Brasil, e Renata Cardarelli, editora adjunta da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes. Elas conversam sobre a demanda por nitrogenados nos mercados do Cone Sul.

Argus produz um conjunto de soluções de preços e inteligencia de mercado para a indústria de fertilizantes. Descubra mais em: https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/fertilizer 

Global LPG Conversations: Biopropane - growth, challenges and opportunities

Join our experts David Appleton and Giulia Squadrin as they discuss biopropane market trends and dynamics as Argus prepares to launch a new daily price assessment to expand its coverage of the European hydrotreated biofuels market.

 

Major Midcon Gasoline Movements

Senior Editor of US products, David Ruisard, joins Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, in this new episode

Chemical Conversations: Exceptional capacity growth for hydrocarbon based tackifiers expected during 2018-25 period

Argus C5 and hydrocarbon resins expert Steve Williams discusses capacity growth and operating rates for hydrocarbon based tackifier production, including: 

• The exceptional capacity growth for hydrocarbon based tackifiers during the 2018-25 period
• Recent and upcoming capacity additions highlighting the growth in China 
• The dramatic changes in hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier capacity since 2018 
• The repercussions of recent capacity growth on global operating rates for the balance of the decade  

Request a free trial or more information for Argus’ C5 and hydrocarbon resins services. 

Fertilizer Matters: Ep2 Sulphur Phosphate Podcast Sep 2023

Hear Argus’ analysis of sulphuric acid supply, demand and the short-term outlook as unexpected demand from OCP, spot price developments in Chile and 2024 contract negotiations shape a vital period for the global sulphuric acid market.

Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Liliana Minton, Editor – Sulphuric Acid as they discuss these topics and more in the first episode of our new bi-weekly podcast series - Fertilizer Matters.

Complimentary download: Access supporting slide pack including:

• Chile sulphuric acid imports (2018 – 2022)
• Chile cfr spot vs contract (2020 – 2023)
• NW Europe and China fobs (Sep 2022 – Aug 2023)
• Download here

Key topics covered and questions addressed in the podcast:

• Brief picture of the global sulphuric acid market's current state
• Why has there been unexpected demand from OCP, and what has been the impact of the resulting supply squeeze?
• Chilean market insight and sentiment ahead of yearly contract negotiations for 2024
• Current spot price in Chile, and how it drives the timing and mood for price negotiations
• Is European supply into Chile going to face competition from alternative supply sources coming into play (for example from Asia)?
• Impact of logistical issues in the Panama canal
• The timeframe for contract negotiations in Chile
• Supporting slide pack available: Download here

Related links

• Request a sample/more information
• Sulphur and sulphuric acid price reporting, short and mid to long-term outlook services
• Free sign up: Fertilizer Focus Magazine
• Other complimentary fertilizer content

Falando de Mercado: Mudanças na Lei dos Motoristas pode encarecer custo logístico

Em junho, o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) decidiu por uma série de mudanças na chamada Lei dos Motoristas, que definiu regras para os motoristas profissionais e estabeleceu normas sobre a jornada de trabalho para o setor. Porém, existe uma grande preocupação do setor logístico, especialmente de grãos e fertilizantes, de que isso provoque uma alta significativa dos custos.

A diretora da Argus no Brasil, Camila Dias, e o repórter sênior da publicação Argus Brasil Grãos e Fertilizantes, João Petrini, conversam sobre as alternativas logísticas que podem ajudar a amenizar a situação do transporte, que pode registrar alta nos fretes de até 40pc, dependendo da rota percorrida e do tipo de carga.

Argus produz um conjunto de soluções de preços e inteligencia de mercado para a indústria de fertilizantes. Descubra mais em: https://www.argusmedia.com/pt/fertilizer

Driving Discussions: High Times for MTBE

Senior Reporter for methanol and MTBE, Steven McGinn, and Argus’ Blendstocks Reporter, Jason Metko, recap a very busy summer in the MTBE world, and how the market may finish the remainder of 2023. 

Fertilizer Matters: Sulphuric Acid, Sep 2023

Hear Argus’ analysis of sulphuric acid supply, demand and the short-term outlook as unexpected demand from OCP, spot price developments in Chile and 2024 contract negotiations shape a vital period for the global sulphuric acid market. Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor and Lili Minton, Editor – Sulphuric Acid as they discuss these topics and more in the first episode of our new Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

 

Complimentary download: Access supporting slide pack including:

• Chile sulphuric acid imports (2018 – 2022)
• Chile cfr spot vs contract (2020 – 2023)
• NW Europe and China fobs (Sep 2022 – Aug 2023)
• Download here

 

Key topics covered and questions addressed in the podcast:

• Brief picture of the global sulphuric acid market's current state
• Why has there been unexpected demand from OCP, and what's the impact of this supply squeeze?
• Chilean market insight and sentiment ahead of yearly contracts negotiations for 2024
• Current spot price in Chile, and how it drives the timing and mood for price negotiations
• Is European supply into Chile going to face competition from alternative supply sources coming into play (for example from Asia)?
• Impact of logistical issues in the Panama canal
• The timeframe for contract negotiations in Chile
• Supporting slide pack available: Download here

 

Related links

• Request a sample/more information
• Sulphur and sulphuric acid price reporting, short and mid to long-term outlook services
• Free sign up: Fertilizer Focus Magazine
• Other complimentary fertilizer content