China DCP exports drop over 20% MoM in Dec 2025

China's exports of both feed-grade and food-grade DCP fell by more than 20% month-on-month in December 2025. While feed-grade exports maintained a year-on-year increase, food-grade exports declined both sequentially and annually, reflecting divergent market demands and the domestic policy priority of ensuring supply and price stability.

China's dicalcium phosphate (DCP) export market contracted overall in December 2025. The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) data shows that exports of feed-grade DCP reached 21,149.03 tonnes, down 22.39% month-on-month, while food-grade DCP exports stood at 1,236.13 tonnes, a decrease of 21.73% from November. Despite