Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
The Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) border crossing point handled about 151 wagons per day during May 1-15 (up 14.6 units compared with April).
Вантажi: Fertilizers and chemicals
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 19
Demand for phosphates remains strong in Ukraine. Note that Dnipro Mineral Fertilizer Plant plans to resume production of NP 10:32 and NP 8:22 next week.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 19
The market for Egyptian urea has been inactive this week due to lower demand in Europe and falling prices in Brazil and the US.
Handling at Ukraine-Slovakia border crossings*
Approximately 248 wagons (three trains) were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing in the period from May 1 to May 11.
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in April
After the cargo turnover of the Freeport of Riga decreased in April again, it plunged to the minimal volume since July 2021.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 18
In Latin America, demand for phosphate fertilizers remains low, with MAP prices gradually decreasing.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 18
Egyptian urea consumers continue to show high activity. Reportedly, KIMA sold 3,000 t of granular fertilizer at $366/t FOB Egypt in late April.
Cargo transshipment down 18% yoy in Klaipeda port
The cargo turnover dropped to 8 million tonnes at the port of Klaipeda in January-March 2023, down 18% year-on-year.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 17
Demand for phosphate fertilizers has been low in Ukraine.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 17
In Egypt, urea sales have been slow due to the holidays. In the middle of the week, KIMA has sold 10,000 t of granular urea at $360/t FOB Egypt.