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.
Source: Valor Econômico
