In the third week of July 2025, retail fertilizer prices continued their upward trend, with five out of eight major products showing modest month-over-month increases, according to DTN's nationwide retailer survey.

No fertilizer saw a price shift of 5% or more, which classifies as a significant move. However, the steady uptick in pricing comes as input cost pressures and global supply chain uncertainties linger.

Current average prices per ton (July 14-18, 2025):

• DAP: $811

• MAP: $847

• Potash: $481

• 10-34-0: $672

• UAN32: $499

Three fertilizers saw slight decreases:

• Urea: $654

• Anhydrous Ammonia: $769

• UAN28: $417

When analyzed by nitrogen cost per pound:

• Urea: $0.71/lb.N

• Anhydrous: $0.47/lb.N

• UAN28: $0.74/lb.N

• UAN32: $0.78/lb.N

Year-over-year price trends show strong gains for most products:

• UAN32: +33%

• Urea: +29%

• UAN28: +23%

• Anhydrous: +11%

• DAP and 10-34-0: +5%

• MAP: +3%

• Potash: -5% (only fertilizer down from last year)

Adding to future uncertainty, BHP's Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, will now cost between $7.0 billion and $7.4 billion-up from previous estimates of $5.7 billion. First production has been delayed to mid-2027. BHP attributes this to inflationary pressures, design changes, and productivity issues.

Meanwhile, Brazil Potash has secured $200 million in financing for its own development project, signaling intensified competition in the global potash sector.

Retail Fertilizer Price Index (per ton):