2026 Fertilizer Price Tracker
Weekly North American fertilizer prices sourced from DTN / Green Markets Weekly North American Fertilizer Price Index. Compare anhydrous ammonia, urea, UAN, DAP, MAP, and potash — with 6-month trends and cost-per-pound nitrogen analysis.
Current Fertilizer Prices
Prices in USD per standard unit. Green = price decreased vs prior period. Red = price increased.
| Fertilizer | Formula | Current Price | vs Last Month | vs Last Year | $/lb N | 6-Mo Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhydrous Ammonia | NH₃ | $861.00//ton | ▲3.1% | ▲12% | $0.525 | |
| Urea | 46-0-0 | $601.00//ton | ▲5.1% | ▲8.1% | $0.653 | |
| UAN-28 | 28-0-0 | $355.00//ton | ▲3.8% | ▲6.9% | $0.634 | |
| UAN-32 | 32-0-0 | $412.00//ton | ▲4% | ▲7% | $0.644 | |
| DAP | 18-46-0 | $851.00//ton | ▲4% | ▲15% | $0.000 | |
| MAP | 11-52-0 | $738.00//ton | ▲2.9% | ▲11% | $0.000 | |
| Potash (MOP) | 0-0-60 | $410.00//ton | ▲2% | ▲5.1% | — | |
| 10-34-0 | 10-34-0 | $587.00//ton | ▲2.1% | ▲9.1% | $0.000 |
Biological Nitrogen — Cost Comparison
Biological programs can replace synthetic N, reducing fertilizer spend. Compare program costs against anhydrous ammonia at current prices.
Starter (AgZyme only)
Net savings before yield and soil health benefits. Assumes anhydrous ammonia pricing.
Core Biological Program
Net savings before yield and soil health benefits. Assumes anhydrous ammonia pricing.
Full Biological Stack
Net savings before yield and soil health benefits. Assumes anhydrous ammonia pricing.
Market Context — Spring 2026
⚠ Bearish Factors
- ▲China Urea Export Restrictions — China's continued curbs on urea exports are tightening global supply, supporting prices above historical norms.
- ▲India DAP Demand Surge — India's subsidized DAP program is absorbing significant global supply heading into their kharif planting season.
- ▲Spring NH3 Demand Window — Anhydrous application window (soil temp below 50°F) narrows sharply in March, driving pre-season buying pressure.
- ▲Natural Gas Price Volatility — European natural gas prices remain elevated, raising production costs for nitrogen fertilizers globally.
✓ Bullish Factors
- ▼US Corn Acreage Uncertainty — USDA Prospective Plantings report (late March) could shift demand forecasts significantly if corn acres disappoint.
- ▼Russian Fertilizer Competition — Despite sanctions, Russian urea and potash continue to reach global markets via third-party channels, adding supply.
- ▼Domestic Inventory Build — US distributors carried higher-than-normal fall fill inventory into 2026, providing price competition for spring demand.
- ▼Ammonia Plant Restarts — Several Gulf Coast ammonia facilities completing maintenance turnarounds in Q1 2026, adding domestic supply.
Agronomist Buying Guidance
With spring NH3 demand window approaching and China export restrictions in place, consider locking in 50–60% of anhydrous and urea needs now via forward contracts. Potash remains range-bound; delayed purchasing is lower-risk. DAP/MAP — watch India subsidy announcements before committing to large positions. UAN 28/32 basis has widened; pipeline fills in February typically offer 3–5% discount vs March spot pricing.
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