中国钾肥进口大合同价格确定：346美元/吨 较印度低3美元/吨

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese potassium fertilizer import negotiation group has reached an agreement with a Dubai-based company on the 2025 annual import contract price, set at $346 per ton CFR, which reflects a significant increase from last year's price of $273 per ton CFR [1][2]. Group 1: Price Dynamics - The agreed contract price of $346 per ton CFR is $73 higher than last year's price and is $3 lower than the recent contract price signed by India [1]. - The current market price for potassium fertilizer in China is significantly higher than the agreed contract price, with domestic prices for 60% potassium chloride ranging from 3200 to 3250 yuan per ton [1]. - Recent trends show a general decline in potassium chloride prices in China, with a decrease of 50 yuan per ton this week [2]. Group 2: Market Context - The negotiation group, consisting of companies like Sinochem and China National Agricultural Development Group, has been active since 2005, with the highest historical price recorded in 2022 at $590 per ton [2]. - China is a major importer of potassium fertilizer, with a projected increase in import volume for 2024, reaching 1263 million tons, up from 1157 million tons in 2023 [2]. - In contrast, India is entirely reliant on imports for its potassium fertilizer needs, having imported 3 million tons last year [2]. Group 3: Import Statistics - According to Chinese customs data, the total import volume of potassium fertilizer in April 2025 is approximately 1.22 million tons, with a year-on-year increase of 46.9% for potassium chloride [2]. - The import of sulfate potassium has also seen a significant increase, with a year-on-year growth of 211.1% [2].