The major European ammonium nitrate manufacturers have announced prices for their 2011-2012 marketing campaign this month on the back of a firm world urea market.
We have put together an an overview of the market for members, assessing value and the buying options available.
The briefing principally examines the economic factors driving current prices for the two main straight nitrogen products used in the UK: ammonium nitrate and urea. However, geopolitical factors such as such as bilateral trade agreements, state buying and product subsidy, trade defence on imports, export tariffs and exchange rates all affect price and the buying habits of consumers whether influenced by tradition or perception also play a role in how markets have developed as does the consolidation of the supply inudstry and the lack of true transparency in the market.
There are two versions available to download. The full briefing explores the reasons behind the price movements seen in the last few years, assessing value and buying strategies. The short briefing contains a concise summary of the main findings and what could be done by buyers and suppliers to improve farmer buying power and manage volatility.
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