FERTILIZER IMPORTS INCREASE IN AUGUST

According to a GlobalFert survey, the volume of fertilizers imported by Brazil in June was 2.8 million tons, an increase of 33.3% in relation to June, where 2.1 million tons of fertilizers were imported. The importation of nitrogen fertilizers had an increase of 52%, phosphates an increase of 13%, and Potassium Chloride increased by 38% respectively between August and July. The main port of entry of fertilizers in June was the Port of Paranaguá responsible for 50.9% of total fertilizer imports. The second largest fertilizer import port in the month was the Port of Santos with 12.9% followed by the Port of São Luís with 7.3% of the volume.

Src.: Global Fert