Ammonium Phosphate Market Rise in 2010

In 2010, the market of ammonium phosphate can be described as falling first and then rising. The rising trend has become a highlight of the fertilizer market. After experiencing the South China Drought and Spring Festival, the price of ammonium phosphate has been rising since May, until 11 import tariffs were introduced. During this period, the overall price of monoammonium rose by RMB 900/ton. The price of ammonium was mainly driven by exports, and the increase rate was as high as 500 yuan/ton.

In January, domestic monoammonium prices fell slightly, falling by 50-100 yuan/ton. At the end of the month, the mainstream price of 55% ammonium beta factory price is 2,250 yuan/ton; this month, the market of diammonium is basically in a stagnant state, and the domestic market of diammonium still maintains a strong momentum. At the end of the month, 64% of the mainstream price of diammonium is at 2,800-2,900 yuan/ton. The tension has eased, and the manufacturers are still struggling to issue pre-orders.

At the beginning of February, the mainstream factory price of 55% ammonium phosphate was 2,250 yuan/ton, and the actual transaction price was 2,150-2,200 yuan/ton. This month, the domestic market for diammonium basically stagnated.

In March, 55% of powdered ammonium reached the station price of 2,000 yuan/ton; this month, due to the delay in the market, price reduction was the sole choice for dealers, and the wholesale price of 64% diammonium in the low-end market was 2,700 yuan/ton. Below, the mainstream wholesale price is 2800-2900 yuan/ton.

In April, domestic monoammonium prices continued to decline significantly overall. The decline rate was 100-300 yuan/ton from the end of last month. The 55% powder ammonium mainstream factory price was about 1,850 yuan/ton. Manufacturers stopped production and restricted production, and the overall operating rate was lower than 30%. ; And this month, the majority of domestic manufacturers of diammonium basically unchanged, mainly due to some manufacturers have already started the international market, which will indirectly stimulate domestic sales of diammonium. At the end of the month, 64% of diammonium in North China reached a station price of 2,800 yuan/ton, and sales of diammonium in the northeastern market were basically over.

In early May, the ammonium market showed signs of improvement. In mid-May, the price rose slightly by RMB 20-50/ton, and the price of 55% powdered monoammonium reached 1820-1850 yuan/ton; for the diammonium market, due to June Export gates opened, diammonium fertilizer market is the only bright spot, 64% of the mainstream wholesale price of diammonium in the 2700-2850 yuan / ton, the market left little fertilizer, some of the supply has been exported to export. 57% of diammonium mainstream station price 2300 yuan / ton.

In June, the overall operating rate of ammonium monohydrate was around 60%, and domestic monoammonium prices remained stable, falling at around RMB 50/ton, and the trading price of 55% PM at the end of the month was around RMB 1750/tonne; the implementation of diammonium began in June. Off-season export tariffs, good export conditions, the domestic 64% diammonium prices remain high, the market wholesale price is still at 2800-2950 yuan / ton, domestic shortage of goods.

From July 7th, the domestic ammonium market entered the red fire period. During the period from July 8 to July 18, the price of monoammonium soared. The increase ranged from RMB 100-150/ton. The mainstream price of 55% powder ammonium was RMB 1860-1880 yuan/ton. In the later half of the year, an ammonium monolayer slowed down and entered a plateau; this month, the price of diammonium rose by about RMB 100/ton; the diammonium arrival price by 64% was RMB 2800-2,850/ton, and the advance payment by the arrival price was RMB 2,900. / Ton, settlement by the end of October, the price increase, be considered a manufacturer linkage.

In August, the domestic price of monoammonium rose again, and supply tension became the main feature of the ammonium market this month. The mainstream price of 55% ammonium phosphate was at 2050-2100 yuan/ton; the market price of diammonium continued to rise this month, and the market as a whole The increase was 100-200 yuan/ton, and 64% of diammonium manufacturers' mainstream quotes were raised to 2,900 yuan/ton. Most of the purchases were executed, and the market had no goods available. From June to August, diammonium exports hit a record high.

In September, the domestic monoammonium market remained bullish, with 55% ammonium chloride rising from 2,200 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month to 2,300 yuan/ton or more; this month, the price of diammonium rose still, international prices are still rising, and international prices have risen. Higher than domestic prices, domestic shipments of manufacturers are not much, 57% of diammonium factory price 2,400 yuan / ton, this month, an increase of 100-150 yuan / ton.

In October, after the National Day, the price of monoammonium rose by RMB 200/ton. Compared to the soaring price of monoammonium, the price of diammonium rose very rationally. Since 64% of diammonium was mostly exported, domestic shipments were small. As the price of diammonium is substantially higher than last year, many dealers are still cautious, especially in the northeastern market, waiting to see a strong atmosphere. 64% diammonium factory price at the beginning of the month is 3100-3150 yuan/ton.

In November, the domestic monoammonium market was relatively stable. In the beginning of the month, the outbound price in Shandong dropped, with a drop of RMB 100-150/ton and a 55% powder ammonium shipment price of RMB 2,750/ton. The market entered a period of stagnation, and the wait-and-see atmosphere was strong. Under severe domestic inflation, the adjustment of the export tariff of diammonium was once the focus of the industry. The domestic 64% diamine-to-station buy-out price was around 3300 yuan/ton, mostly for orders in the previous month. In December, orders were not priced.

In December, domestic monoammonium manufacturers had no new orders for 3 weeks, and the actual transaction price of mono-ammonium declined significantly. The transaction price of 55% ammonium phosphate was around 2,550 yuan/ton, and the arrival price in Shandong was 2650-2,700 yuan/ton; % DAP mainstream station price in the 3350-3400 yuan / ton, earlier to 3,500 yuan / ton to the station offer slightly lower, due to 64% diammonium continued out of stock, so the price change is not significant. At present, the volume of diammonium in each winter storage area is still insufficient, and the arrival volume in the northeast region is about 20%.