OilChem: China implements sweeping fertilizer export ban

Effective March 19, 2026, China has implemented a comprehensive "zero-export" policy on key fertilizers, a decision driven by the deep impact of rising oil and gas prices on the entire food production and logistics chain following the geopolitical conflicts in Middle East.

The mandate aims to curb domestic price volatility fueled by a widening gap between local and international markets, where global phosphate prices currently sit 20% to 30% higher than in China. Key Policy Mandates Phosphate Fertilizers: A total suspension of exports for all mainstream products, including Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium