I. Overview of China’s Fertilizer Import and Export (January–October 2025) (1) Exports: Significant Growth in Both Volume and Value From January to October 2025, China exported a total of 38.42 million tons of bulk fertilizers, representing a year-on-year increase of 48.3%. The total export value reached USD 11.55 billion, up 64.56% from the previous year. In October alone, exports remained exceptionally strong: 5.057 million tons, up 71.1% year-on-year, with an export value

In the field of plant growth regulation, gibberellins (GAs) form a vast “family” of natural compounds — with more than 130 distinct gibberellins identified to date. Acting as the plant’s internal “growth commanders,” these substances coordinate essential physiological processes such as seed germination, stem elongation, flowering, and fruit development. Interestingly, the discovery of this family traces back to a puzzling rice disease that once troubled farmers, leading scien

In the pursuit of efficient and high-quality agriculture, scientific fertilization is not only the core to improving crop yields but also the key to enhancing produce quality and protecting soil ecology. Calcium magnesium nitrate, a compound medium-element fertilizer with both “quick-acting” and “multi-functional” characteristics, is becoming increasingly popular as it provides three essential nutrients—nitrogen (N), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg)—in one product. This advan

I. Potash Fertilizer Market: Intensified Supply–Demand Game and Noticeable Regional/Product Divergence (1) Potassium Chloride Market: Mixed Trends and Narrowing Regional Price Gaps China’s potassium chloride market has shown a complex, fluctuating pattern with clear regional divergence in prices.Imported potassium chloride inventories are characterized by a “more in the north, less in the south” distribution. Local circulation is loose in some areas, but the overall supply–de

From Chemical Nature to Global Soil Adaptation — Understanding the True Role and Potential of Potassium Carbonate in Agriculture

I. Comprehensive Overview of Fertilizer and Related Goods Imports and Exports in September 2025 (1) Export Market: Ammonium Sulfate Leads with Significant Overall Growth Since the beginning of 2025, China’s fertilizer export market has continued to expand, with total fertilizer exports from January to September reaching 33.363 million tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 45.4%. Among them, ammonium sulfate remained the dominant export variety, with cumulative exports reac

In the “nutrient supply system” of agricultural production, potash fertilizers play an irreplaceable role as “energy regulators,” directly influencing crop growth vigor, stress resistance, and final yield. Among the many potash fertilizer types, potassium chloride (KCl) and potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) stand out as the two dominant forms. The two are closely related yet differ in their characteristics and application scenarios. This article explores their intrinsic connection, a

I. International Market Updates (1) Indonesia’s B50 Policy Marks a “Historic Turning Point” for Potash Demand Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, recently announced that biodiesel containing 50% palm oil-based biofuel (B50) has completed laboratory testing and is expected to be fully implemented in the second half of 2026, aiming to achieve zero diesel imports . This policy will reshape the palm oil industrial chain and trigger an explosive in

In agricultural production, the healthy growth of crops depends on the “nourishment” of various micronutrients, among which iron plays an indispensable role.When crops face an “iron deficiency crisis,” ferrous sulfate monohydrate often steps in as the key solution. As a commonly used iron supplement fertilizer in agriculture, it safeguards crop growth and improves yields with its high efficiency and excellent bioavailability.This article focuses on the agricultural applicatio

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula  (NH₄)₂SO₄ . It is a product of the reaction between sulfuric acid and ammonia, containing 20–21% nitrogen and 24% sulfur. The pure form appears as colorless, transparent crystals in the orthorhombic system. Its aqueous solution is acidic, and it is insoluble in alcohol, acetone, and ammonia water. It has hygroscopic properties, which cause it to solidify into lumps when it absorbs moisture. It is mainly used

I. Import and Export Overview (January–September / September 2025) According to preliminary statistics from China Customs, in the first three quarters of 2025, China’s fertilizer trade showed a trend of “rising exports in both volume and value” and “declining imports in both volume and value.” Export growth in September alone was particularly significant. Detailed data are shown in the table below: Indicator Period Quantity (10,000 tons) Value (USD billion) YoY Change Other K

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