Fertilizer Prices 2026: Urea, DAP, MOP and TSP Price Tracker

In October 2026, DAP averaged $803 a tonne, its highest level since 2022, while urea averaged $420 after a sharp spike in the spring. Potash (MOP) was $358 and TSP $692. These are World Bank benchmark prices, and this page tracks them month by month.

The tables below update automatically when the World Bank publishes new monthly data. You can download the full series from 2019 as a CSV file.

Fertilizer prices this month

Monthly fertilizer prices

US$ per tonne. Latest month: Oct 2026. Data: World Bank Pink Sheet, checked weekly. Download CSV (2019 onwards)

What happened to fertilizer prices in 2026

Urea: a spring spike, then a fall

Urea started 2026 at about $415 a tonne. It rose to $726 in March and $857 in April, the highest monthly average since 2022, before falling back to $453 in June and $390 in August. By October it was $420. Over the same months the World Bank’s European natural gas price, a major cost for nitrogen producers, rose from about $12 to $28.50 per million British thermal units.

Urea prices move quickly with gas costs, export policies in major producing countries and the timing of large import tenders. See the cost of urea fertilizer for what drives the price.

Phosphates: a steady climb

DAP rose almost every month of 2026, from $619 in January to $803 in October. TSP followed the same path. The phosphate rock benchmark also moved up, from $152.50 to $170 a tonne in mid-year, the first change in that series since 2024. Our DAP fertilizer price page looks at phosphate prices in more detail.

Potash: stable to softer

MOP climbed from $366 in January to a peak of $405 in May, then eased to $358 by October. Potash has been the most stable of the major nutrients over the past two years.

Annual averages since 2019

The 2022 peak stands out: monthly prices reached $925 for urea, $954 for DAP and $1,202 for MOP in April 2022. Prices fell sharply in 2023, but in 2026 urea and DAP are again well above their 2019 and 2020 levels.

Fertilizer affordability

Prices alone do not show whether fertilizer is affordable for farmers. What matters is the fertilizer price compared with the price of the crop it is used on. The table above includes one simple measure: the urea price divided by the maize price (both in US dollars per tonne, World Bank benchmarks).

• In 2019 the ratio averaged 1.44: a tonne of urea cost about as much as 1.4 tonnes of maize.
• In 2022, during the price crisis, it averaged 2.20.
• In 2026 so far it averages 2.46, higher than in 2022, because maize prices are much lower than they were then.

For phosphate the picture is similar. The DAP to wheat (US HRW) ratio averaged 1.52 in 2019, rose to 2.82 in 2025 and is 2.49 in 2026 so far. When these ratios are high, farmers tend to cut application rates, which can affect yields the following season.

How to use these prices

• They are benchmarks, not offers. Each series is for one product, one location and one set of terms. A CFR price to your port can be very different.
• Compare like with like. Prilled and granular urea, standard and granular MOP, and FOB and CFR prices are all priced separately. Our urea fertilizer guide covers the product forms.
• Watch freight. Freight is a large share of the delivered cost of bulk fertilizer, especially for long routes.
• Use them to judge timing and to check offers, alongside current quotations.

Fertilizer prices from Agromer

Agromer has traded agricultural commodities internationally since 1985 from Saint-Avertin, France. We supply urea, NPK, DAP, potash and organic fertilizers to importers, distributors and large buyers. Our offers are priced for your product, quantity, packaging and destination at the time of the offer. Send an enquiry and we will reply with current terms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of urea in 2026?

The World Bank benchmark for prilled urea, FOB Middle East, averaged $420 a tonne in October 2026. It peaked at $857 in April 2026 and averaged about $531 over January to October.

What is the price of DAP fertilizer today?

The World Bank DAP benchmark, FOB US Gulf, averaged $803 a tonne in October 2026, its highest monthly level since 2022.

What is the price of potash (MOP) in 2026?

The granular MOP benchmark, CFR Brazil, averaged $358 a tonne in October 2026, down from a peak of $405 in May.

Why did fertilizer prices rise in 2026?

The data show urea spiking in March to May 2026 while European gas prices rose, and phosphate prices climbing steadily through the year. Supply policies, energy costs and demand all play a part.

How often is this page updated?

The tables check for new World Bank data every week. The World Bank publishes its monthly prices early in the following month.

Are these the prices Agromer charges?

No. They are international benchmarks. Agromer prices each offer for the product, quantity, packaging, destination and terms at the time.

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