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Key Takeaway
US Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Export Spot prices increased from US$ 620.22/MT in October 2024 to US$ 881.98/MT in September 2026, a gain of 42.2%. The sharpest rise came during April–May 2026 (+17.2%). The trend indicates a strong upward movement in the quoted benchmark.
- U.S. Gulf NOLA DAP export prices are influenced by phosphate rock availability, ammonia and sulphur costs, fertilizer plant operating rates, and export supply. DAP production economics depend on the cost and availability of these key raw materials, making changes in upstream input markets important price drivers. Demand from major fertilizer-consuming countries, seasonal application requirements, crop prices, and farm profitability influence international purchasing activity.
- Export restrictions, trade policies, shipping costs, and supply disruptions in competing origins can affect the U.S. export benchmark. Inventory levels, distributor buying patterns, and the affordability of phosphate fertilizers relative to expected crop returns also contribute to price fluctuations.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks export spot prices for diammonium phosphate (DAP) at the U.S. Gulf NOLA benchmark, quoted in US dollars per metric ton. It supports monitoring of phosphate fertilizer values and analysis of price movements linked to phosphate rock and ammonia costs, production availability, export demand, crop economics, and international fertilizer trade.
Methodology
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