Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-12-13 02:19Group 1 - The current spring plowing preparation for fertilizers is at a critical stage, with a focus on stabilizing the supply and price of phosphate fertilizers [1] - A meeting was held to analyze the phosphate fertilizer market situation and discuss measures for supply assurance and price stabilization [1][3] - There is a consensus among key phosphate fertilizer production and circulation enterprises on the need for enhanced supply and price control measures [3] Group 2 - Recent fluctuations in the phosphate fertilizer market have negatively impacted winter storage and spring plowing preparations, attributed to rising production costs and increased short-term demand [3] - Recommendations include maintaining high production rates without reducing output, avoiding exports until August 2026, and ensuring domestic market supply [3] - Industry associations are urged to guide enterprises in conducting sales at reasonable prices and to prevent hoarding and price gouging [3] Group 3 - Sulfur prices have surged significantly, reaching a near ten-year high of 4115 yuan/ton, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 200% [4] - China is the largest sulfur importer, with approximately 50% of its consumption relying on imports, and the sulfur production for 2024 is projected at 11.07 million tons [4] - The rise in sulfur prices poses challenges for the stability of the domestic fertilizer market, especially as the spring plowing season approaches [4][5] Group 4 - The recent spike in sulfur prices is primarily due to global supply shortages and rising external prices, with Russia's production being significantly affected [5] - The average import price of sulfur in China increased from $175.79/ton in January to $314.94/ton in October, marking a 79.21% increase [5] - The increase in sulfur prices has led to a rise in industrial-grade monoammonium phosphate prices, which saw a monthly increase of approximately 500 yuan/ton [5]