Mosaic said it will temporarily reduce phosphate production at several of its Brazilian plants as the global sulfur market tightens, shipping risk through the Strait of Hormuz persists, and input costs climb. In a statement issued July 8, the company said it had revised its operating plan for the second half of 2026 to reflect the reduced sulfur supply and higher prices.SEE MORE
In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam’s fertiliser imports have shown a decreasing trend compared to the same period in 2025 across many key supplier markets, reflecting relatively stable domestic supply, subdued consumption demand, and a general cooling in global fertiliser prices compared to earlier periods. However, the import market structure continues to shift notably, with the share of imports from China and Canada increasing, while supply from Russia, ASEAN, and the EU has declined significantly.SEE MORE
Japan's emerging low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia market is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions that have narrowed the cost gap between blue ammonia (made from natural gas) and green ammonia (made from renewable-based hydrogen), with Indian supplies now reaching competitive price levels, according to a senior Japanese government official who spoke to Platts on July 1.SEE MORE
Arianne Phosphate, a Canadian phosphate mining company, has announced the successful completion of a pilot-scale trial of a high-purity phosphoric acid (PPA) production process developed in collaboration with Travertine Technologies. According to the companies, the pilot demonstrated that the process can produce phosphoric acid meeting the quality requirements for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials and other industrial applications.SEE MORE
Global sulfur prices have risen sharply over the past two years, highlighting growing instability in the supply of a critical raw material for the chemical industry. According to market analysts, the tightening sulfur market is not merely the result of recent geopolitical tensions but also reflects deeper structural changes in the global energy sector. These developments are raising concerns about the long-term availability of sulfuric acid, one of the most essential chemicals used across modern industry.SEE MORE
