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DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Price Drivers, Latest News, Historical Prices & Supply Demand Analysis
Written ByNeha Gawande
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) Latest Development
DAP Prices Weaken Amid Subdued Demand
Diammonium phosphate (DAP) prices are gradually weakening due to subdued demand and adequate inventories in India and Pakistan. Buyers in South Asia are delaying new contracts in anticipation of more favorable prices.
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) Price Trend Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) | China | EXW | USD 643.58/MT | July 2026 |
| DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) | India | CIF | USD 712.97/MT | July 2026 |
| DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) | USA | CIF | USD 769.66/MT | July 2026 |
| DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) | Australia | CIF | USD 698.84/MT | July 2026 |
| DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) | Germany | CIF | USD 742.51/MT | July 2026 |
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Diammonium Phosphate Price Trend Q3 2026
- DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) prices stayed firm in Q3 2026, supported by high raw material costs and restricted Chinese exports, though weak farm demand in several regions limited further gains.
- Sulphur and ammonia costs rose sharply, keeping production expenses elevated and forcing some producers to curtail output as margins came under pressure.
- Farm demand was mixed, with steady buying in North America and India, while European buyers resisted higher offers and Chinese autumn demand stayed seasonal.
Asia
In China, the average price of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) was approximately USD 643.58/MT (EXW) in July, while India averaged about USD 712.97/MT (CIF). Overall, the Asian market followed a firm and stable trend. In China, prices held at high levels through July, as expensive imported sulphur kept producer offers firm, while weak domestic demand left the market at a stalemate. Temporary export controls continued to restrict Chinese supply to international markets, with any reopening after August expected to be limited and managed through quotas. With Chinese supply absent, India relied on cargoes from Morocco, Russia and the US, and import tenders in August continued to clear at high levels, keeping landed costs elevated.
Europe
In Germany, DAP averaged approximately USD 742.51/MT (CIF) in July. Overall, European prices followed a firming trend on supply concerns, though demand remained poor. Suppliers raised offers in late July after reports that the Lifosa phosphate plant in Lithuania, with 1 million tonnes a year of capacity, had suspended production due to high raw material costs, but buyers largely resisted. From July, the EU also raised its extra duty on Russian and Belarusian compound fertilizers, including DAP, from €45 to €70 per tonne, with further increases planned, pushing buyers toward other origins.
North America
In the USA, DAP averaged approximately USD 769.66/MT (CIF) in July. Overall, North American prices followed a firm to rising trend. USDA data showed Illinois dealer prices edging higher in late July, and Corn Belt prices kept rising into late August. Sharply higher sulphur and ammonia costs lifted production expenses, while earlier output curtailments limited supply. Producers guided to higher third-quarter prices, though margins were expected to narrow as input costs rose faster.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, DAP prices are expected to stay firm on high sulphur and ammonia costs and limited Chinese exports, though weak farm affordability may restrain further increases.
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- DAP markets strengthened during Q2 2026 as disruptions to fertilizer logistics tightened sulfur and phosphate availability, before supply conditions began improving late in the quarter.
- Higher sulfur costs increased phosphate fertilizer production expenses, while restricted Middle Eastern supply disrupted raw-material and finished-product flows.
- Strong import demand, particularly from India, supported the market, while improving availability toward June reduced some supply pressure.
Asia
In China, the average monthly price for DAP was ~USD 631/MT (EXW) in June. The market remained supported during Q2 by disruptions to Middle Eastern fertilizer logistics, which restricted sulfur availability and increased production costs. Higher sulfur costs squeezed phosphate producers and contributed to operating curtailments, while strong import requirements across Asia added pressure to international availability. India averaged ~USD 698/MT (CIF) in June as import demand remained a major support factor. India agreed to purchase 1.35 million tonnes of DAP in a May tender, reflecting strong requirements amid tight international supply. Government support for domestic fertilizer pricing also limited the direct impact of higher international costs on farmers. By late June, improving sulfur and fertilizer flows through the Strait of Hormuz began easing supply pressure.
Europe
Germany recorded an average DAP price of ~USD 724/MT (CIF) in June. European markets were primarily influenced by global sulfur and phosphate availability rather than domestic demand alone. Disruptions to Middle Eastern trade flows tightened sulfur supply and raised production costs for phosphate fertilizer manufacturers, encouraging some producers to reassess operating rates. The resulting reduction in supply flexibility supported DAP market conditions through the middle of Q2. Toward the end of the quarter, improving logistics reduced some of the earlier pressure, although fertilizer flows had not fully normalised.
North America
The USA recorded an average DAP price of ~USD 750/MT (CIF) in June. Restricted international supply and higher sulfur costs kept the market elevated, while phosphate producers faced higher raw-material expenses. Some production was curtailed as sulfur availability tightened, adding to regional supply concerns. However, improving imports and policy measures aimed at increasing Moroccan phosphate availability began easing pressure toward quarter-end. More than 500 vessels remained stranded after the disruption, indicating that logistics were still recovering.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, DAP markets are expected to remain sensitive to sulfur availability, phosphate trade flows, import demand, and the pace of logistics normalisation.
About DAP
Diammonium Phosphate or DAP is an inorganic phosphate. It is a part of the diammonium salt of phosphoric acid. Being an inorganic phosphate as well as an ammonium salt, it depicts properties of both. It is soluble in water.
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) Product Detail
Chemical Formula
(NH4)2HPO4
Molecular Weight
132.06 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Phosphorus fertiliser, Industrial processes, Fire retardant, Yeast fermentation
Synonyms
7783-28-0, Diammonium hydrogen phosphate, Diammonium hydrogenphosphate, Ammonium phosphate dibasic, Phosphoric acid, diammonium salt
Supplier Database
Sichuan Blue Sword Chemical (Group)Co.,Ltd., Jordan Phosphate Mines Co.PLC, Coromandel International Limited, Ava Chemicals, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd., Sichuan Chuanxi Xingda Chemical Co., China Blue Chemicals Ltd., Saudi Arabian Mining Company ("MA'ADEN")
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China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
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DAP Production Processes
- Diammonium Phosphate Production via Phosphoric Acid and Ammonia.
In this process, phosphorus pentoxide and nitrogen are mixed in specific quantity to finally obtain Diammonium Phosphate in granular form for direct application as fertilizer.
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