China 2025 phosphate rock imports down 17.21% YoY

China's phosphate rock imports fell 17.21% YoY in 2025, according to OilChem data, totaling 1.71 million tonnes. The decline was driven by higher import prices, with the CFR average at $102/t early in the year, reducing cost-effectiveness. With downstream operating rates low and prior stockpiles sufficient, imports in January are expected to decrease further, potentially altering market supply-demand dynamics.

According to the data of General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), in December 2025, China imported a total of 145,500 tonnes of phosphate rock, with unground phosphate rock imports at 145,500 tonnes and ground phosphate rock imports at 0.005 tonnes. China Phosphate Rock Monthly Imports,