Fertilizer prices tracked across the U.S. for the third week of November 2025 show continued upward movement, with six of the eight major fertilizers reporting higher national average prices, according to the latest DTN Fertilizer Index. The climb adds pressure to farmers' input cost structures as they begin planning for the 2026 crop season.

Leading the price increases is DAP (diammonium phosphate), which jumped to an average of $928 per ton, up $188 since late May. Potash also continued its slow but steady climb, reaching $490/ton, while anhydrous ammonia surged to $862/ton, up more than $140 since mid-September.

Other nitrogen-based fertilizers also posted gains: UAN28 rose to $417/ton, UAN32 to $466/ton, and 10-34-0 to $667/ton.

In contrast, MAP (monoammonium phosphate) and urea showed slight declines from October, with MAP down to $926/ton and urea slipping to $594/ton.

Based on price per pound of nitrogen, current costs are:

• Urea: $0.65/lb.N

• Anhydrous: $0.53/lb.N

• UAN28: $0.74/lb.N

• UAN32: $0.73/lb.N

Compared to the same time last year, all eight fertilizers are now higher in price:

• UAN28: +29%

• UAN32: +28%

• DAP: +25%

• Anhydrous: +20%

• Urea: +19%

• MAP: +14%

• Potash: +11%

• 10-34-0: +9%

The following table summarizes weekly fertilizer prices from November 2024 to November 2025:

Retail Fertilizer Prices (USD/ton)

Dry Fertilizers

Liquid Fertilizers

With input costs trending higher and global trade dynamics shifting - including news of a $1 billion potash export terminal planned by Nutrien in Washington state - producers are urged to monitor market conditions closely as winter pre-pay periods begin and 2026 planting strategies take shape.