Fertilizer deliveries in Brazil totaled 33.7 million tons from January to September, 14.3% more than in the same period in 2020, according to the most recent data released by ANDA (the national association for fertilizer diffusion). In the month of September, 4.8 million tons were delivered, an increase of 3.9% compared to September last year. Fertilizer imports grew 33.6% in September, to 4.2 million tons. This was the biggest percentage increase registered in 2021 and also the biggest monthly volume this year. The prior import peak was registered in July when purchases totaled 4 million tons. Year-to-date imports through September increased 28.1% compared to the same period in 2020, to 28.2 million tons. The purchases consisted mainly of phosphates and potash. Domestic production of fertilizers also grew 1.9% in the first nine months of the year, to 4.9 million tons. In September, 584,400 tons were produced, the highest volume this year for a single month. Despite fears about the lack of products, Brazil also increased fertilizer exports in 2021. Sales through September grew 14.1%, reaching 524,400 tons. In September, 78,600 tons were shipped.
Sources: Valor Econômico/Datamar News