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NO.26 EDITION, AUGUST, 2025
F-NEWS Fetilizer news weekly Link the GlobalFertilizer Business
Industry News
Ranking of major fertilizer exporting countries and regions in 2024 By 2024, global fertilizer exports hit $83.9B, down 8.9% from 2023. Top 6 exporters (Russia, China, etc.) made up 53.2%. Nitrogen fertilizers accounted for 75.3%, with UAE/Oman growing fast and Belarus/Canada declining. Read More
Key Differences Between Biostimulants and Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) Biostimulants (natural, e.g., seaweed) boost plant health indirectly; PGRs (synthetic) alter growth directly. Biostimulants are safer, PGRs act fast. Regulatory status varies globally. Read More
Global mineral resources situation on Weathered Coal , the main raw material for humic acid Weathered coal, a humic acid source from lignite weathering, distributes in China, Germany, Australia, U.S., linked to lignite areas with uncounted global reserves and exploration potential in major lignite basins. Read More
A bull run: recent sulfur and sulphuric acid market developments In 2024, global sulfur demand >71M tons, 60% for fertilizers. End-Q1 2025 prices hit 2022-Jul high; ME FOB spot up 62% in Q1. Strong IDN/CHN/MAR demand + geopolitics raise supply risks & volatility. Read More
| Import and Export Express | In May 2025, China exported 3.144 million tons of fertilizers and imported 1.114 million tons Preliminary customs data shows China's large-scale elemental fertilizer exports grew year on year in Jan-May 2025, while imports declined; May saw export volume up but value down, with import volume and value both dropping. Read More
Fertilizer reduces plant damage caused by droughts A global study involving 26 grassland sites across 9 countries – has found that fertilizer can reduce or even cancel out the damage drought does to plant growth. Read More
Chengdu Newsun Crop Science Eyes Global Growth As Biostimulant Demand Accelerates Yadong Li says the biostimulant market is growing fast, not oversaturated, trending toward specialized solutions, with key opportunities in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa Read More
How 20% Seaweed Extract Boosts Crop Yields and Soil Health Naturally Modern agriculture's sustainability drive focuses on 20% seaweed extract fertilizers, boosting root growth, stress resistance, and yield, versatile for crops, often combined with humic substances to enhance soil health. Read More
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