International
fertilizer trading
We buy fertilizer from producers and ship it to importers, distributors and farm businesses around the world.
- Products
- Urea, AS, CAN, DAP, MAP, MOP, SOP and NPK
- Shipping
- Bulk, containers, 50 kg bags and big bags
- Terms
- FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP
About us
Fertilizer is made in a few countries and used in almost all of them. We buy from producers, arrange the shipping and sell to the companies that supply farmers.
We trade as principal, so we own the cargo and carry the risk from loading to delivery. One trader handles each contract from the first offer to final payment.
Products
These are the standard grades we trade. Each contract states the exact specification, origin and packaging.
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Enquire about nitrogen
Nitrogen
For leaf growth and yield.
Farmers apply nitrogen every season, which makes it the biggest fertilizer market. Urea is the most traded form. Ammonium sulphate adds sulphur, and CAN and UAN suit faster or liquid application.
Forms: Granular and prilled; bulk, bagged or liquid (UAN)
Nitrogen products and grades Product Grade and form Urea 46% N, granular or prilled Ammonium sulphate 21% N, 24% S, crystalline or granular Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) 27% N Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) 28–32% N solution -
Enquire about phosphates
Phosphates
For roots and early growth.
Applied at or before planting. DAP and MAP also carry nitrogen and are the usual starters for cereals, rice and soy. TSP and SSP are almost all phosphorus.
Forms: Granular; bulk or bagged
Phosphates products and grades Product Grade and form DAP Diammonium phosphate, 18‑46‑0 MAP Monoammonium phosphate, 11‑52‑0 TSP Triple superphosphate, 46% P₂O₅ SSP Single superphosphate, 16–20% P₂O₅ with sulphur -
Enquire about potash
Potash
For water use and crop quality.
MOP is the standard grade for field crops. SOP is for crops that don't tolerate chloride, such as fruit, vegetables and tobacco.
Forms: Standard and granular; bulk or bagged
Potash products and grades Product Grade and form MOP Muriate of potash, 60% K₂O, standard or granular SOP Sulphate of potash, 50% K₂O, low chloride -
Enquire about compound fertilizers
Compound fertilizers
Several nutrients in one granule.
Each granule carries the same mix, so the field gets an even spread. We supply the common grades and custom ratios, with sulphur, zinc or boron if you need them.
Forms: Granular; bagged or bulk
Compound fertilizers products and grades Product Grade and form NPK 15‑15‑15 and 16‑16‑16 Balanced grades for general field use NPK 20‑10‑10 Nitrogen-rich grade for cereals and maize NPK 10‑26‑26 Phosphorus and potassium for root and fruit crops NP 20‑20‑0 and 16‑20‑0 Nitrogen and phosphorus without potash Custom grades Your ratio, with or without sulphur and micronutrients
Forms and packaging
| Form | Used for |
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| Bulk | Loose in handysize and supramax holds. The cheapest way to move large tonnages. |
| Containers | 20-foot containers for smaller lots and inland delivery. |
| 50 kg bags | Lined polypropylene bags printed with grade and origin. |
| Big bags | One-tonne FIBCs for blenders, warehouses and large farms. |
Services
Alongside the product, we handle the shipping, inspection, payment and paperwork for each cargo.
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Trading
Firm offers on spot cargoes and on season or annual contracts.
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Producer offtake
We take regular volumes from producers and sell them into markets they don't reach.
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Chartering and shipping
We charter vessels, book containers and plan loading and discharge with port agents.
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Inspection
Independent surveyors test every cargo at the load port. Discharge inspection is available on request.
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Trade finance
Letters of credit, documentary collections and, for regular partners, credit terms.
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Documents
Bills of lading, certificates of origin and quality, insurance and import permits.
Markets
Demand follows the planting season, which differs from region to region. Pick a region to read about its market. Your choice is added to the enquiry form.
Choose a region
All regions
Fertilizer moves from a few producing regions to every farming region. Pick one to read about it.
Market notes are general information, not live market data.
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How a trade works
Six steps, with the same trader looking after all of them.
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Enquiry
You send the product, quantity, packaging, port, timing and preferred Incoterm.
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Firm offer
We reply in writing with price, origin, specification, shipment period and payment terms.
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Contract
You accept, we issue the contract and agree payment security, usually a letter of credit.
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Loading and inspection
A surveyor checks quality and quantity as the cargo is loaded.
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Shipment and documents
We send the bill of lading and certificates and track the vessel to your port.
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Discharge and settlement
The cargo is discharged, final weights are agreed and payment is settled.
How we do business
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Compliance
We vet every counterparty and screen cargoes, vessels and banks against sanctions lists. We don't pay bribes.
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Safe handling
Cargoes ship under the IMSBC Code with the correct declarations and safety data.
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Sourcing
We buy from producers that meet recognised environmental and labour standards.
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Straight answers
If a vessel runs late or the market moves, we tell you early.
Common questions
What quantities do you trade?
Anything from a few containers of bagged product to a full bulk cargo.
Which delivery terms do you offer?
Mostly FOB, CFR or CIF under Incoterms 2020. DAP and other terms by agreement.
How is quality checked?
An independent surveyor tests every cargo at the load port and issues quality and quantity certificates. We can also arrange inspection at discharge.
What payment terms are available?
Usually an irrevocable letter of credit or a documentary collection. Regular partners can apply for open-account terms.
Can you supply a custom NPK grade?
Yes. Send us the ratio and any sulphur or micronutrients. Custom grades are made to order, so minimum quantities and longer lead times apply.
Do you buy from producers?
Yes, both spot cargoes and term offtake. Choose “Offer supply” in the enquiry form.
Make an enquiry
Tell us what you need or what you can supply, and a trader will get back to you.
Helpful to include
- Product, grade and specification
- Quantity and packaging
- Destination port and delivery window
- Preferred Incoterm and payment terms