This report reviews the performance of China’s potash fertilizer, phosphate rock, and phosphate fertilizer markets in the period immediately preceding the 2026 Chinese New Year (February 5 – February 11). As the holiday approached, the market maintained a tight balance and stable operation, laying the groundwork for post-holiday spring farming activities. I. Phosphate Rock and Phosphate Fertilizers: Stable Pre-Holiday Operations, Supply Contraction Providing Support Ahead of

Early 2026: The RMB exchange rate stands at a new threshold. Looking back at 2025, the Renminbi demonstrated strong performance against the US dollar. For the full year, the onshore RMB rate strengthened from 7.2988 to 6.9890, an appreciation of over  4.2% . The central parity rate was adjusted upward by a total of 1,596 basis points, briefly breaking through the 7.0 mark to hit a two-year high. For international procurement professionals, exchange rates are never just a numb

In today’s market, there is a growing range of “new-generation” water-soluble fertilizers and functional additives-humic acids, amino acids, fish protein hydrolysates, seaweed extracts, and more. Many growers find them difficult to distinguish, and even some distributors and manufacturers struggle to explain their differences clearly. In reality, these products are not “nutrient fertilizers” in the traditional sense. They are derived from different sources and work through di