Fertilizers
NPK
NPK fertilizers combine nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in product-specific nutrient ratios tailored to crop and soil requirements.
MARKET REFERENCES
How the market commonly references price
There is rarely one universal price for a physical commodity. Commercial value depends on the benchmark, specification, origin, destination, timing and logistics agreed between buyer and seller.
- Regional NPK spot assessments
- Component nutrient values — nitrogen, phosphate and potash
- Producer price lists / tenders
TYPICAL COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
How physical pricing is often built
There is no single global NPK benchmark. Pricing is typically an outright $/mt price for a specific grade, informed by the value of its nutrient components, manufacturing cost, market demand and freight.
PRICE DRIVERS
What moves the physical differential?
- N-P-K nutrient ratio
- Raw-material costs
- Granulation and coating
- Seasonal demand
- Packaging and freight
PHYSICAL TRADE
Commercial considerations
The exact NPK grade must be specified; prices for 15-15-15, 16-16-16 and other blends are not directly interchangeable.
The examples on this page describe common market conventions at a high level. Actual contracts can use different pricing periods, assessments, quality adjustments, Incoterms and negotiated differentials.
Market methodology reference: view source / methodology
PHYSICAL COMMODITY BROKERAGE
Discuss a NPK requirement.
Share the specification, quantity, origin or destination, delivery basis and timing.