Urea is a powerful protein denaturant via both direct and indirect mechanisms. A potent emollient and keratolytic agent. Used as a diuretic agent. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) has been utilized to evaluate renal function[3]. Widely used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry.
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Spanish fertilizer producer Fertiberia suspended ammonia and urea production at its Palos de la Frontera plant due to unsustainable natural gas price increases. The facility has an annual capacity of
Fertiberia suspended ammonia and urea production at its Huelva plant due to unsustainable natural gas prices, citing geopolitical imbalances affecting European competitiveness.
China BlueChemical reported a 3.9% revenue decline and 20% profit drop in H1 2026 due to weak fertilizer and acrylonitrile markets. Rising sulfur costs and geopolitical tensions impacted pricing for u
Pampa Energia SA approved a $2.7 billion urea plant in Argentina, producing 2.1 million tons annually using local shale gas. The project aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and monetize Vaca Mue
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted urea supply, stranding 850,000 tonnes and driving prices up by 26%. Traders cover short positions amid rising gas costs a
Global nitrogen fertilizer markets are diverging, with urea prices rising due to European demand while ammonium sulfate prices fall amid weak exports. Supply constraints and policy shifts are driving
Urea prices remain volatile amid supply uncertainty from China and Iran, with Egypt recording a low sale of $425/tonne FOB following export tax cuts.
Four cargo ships carrying urea and DAP crossed the Strait of Hormuz en route to India, resolving previous supply concerns and raising national fertilizer stocks to 19.60 million metric tons ahead of t
Malaysia and Japan leaders reaffirmed stable supply chains for naphtha, urea, and medical gloves, concluding a 20-year LNG deal for 2 million tonnes annually from 2028. They also pledged to strengthen
Crop and fertilizer markets have wiped out the Iran war risk premium as supply disruption fears fade, driving urea prices down over 30%. This reversal eases food inflation threats, though experts caut
The European Council suspended import tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers such as urea and ammonia for one year to support market stability. However, imports from Russia and Belarus remain excluded due to
CF Industries forecasts a tight global nitrogen market through 2027 amid geopolitical disruptions. Sales volumes dipped in some segments while ammonia and urea prices rose significantly due to inflati
Global urea prices hold firm as India absorbs 2.5 million tonnes, tightening supply despite softening trends in the Americas and Egypt. Analysts predict meaningful price relief remains unlikely before
Iran suspended exports of petrochemicals, ammonia, and urea to prioritize domestic supply following airstrikes on production centers. Analysts warn this, alongside port blockades, may increase global
The Strait of Hormuz closure threatens 21% of global urea and 15% of ammonia trade, impacting key agricultural nations. This crisis exposes supply chain vulnerabilities, necessitating diversified sour
Iran officially resumed urea exports after repairing attacked gas facilities, aiming to stabilize global fertilizer markets. This benefits Asia and the Middle East, though geopolitical risks remain.
China XLX Fertiliser reported a profit decline due to supply glut, forecasting a stable urea market in 2026 with steady price growth in H1.
Iran has resumed urea exports following a production halt caused by gas field attacks, with authorities now authorizing export permits. This decision aims to restore supply chains disrupted by the rec
Middle East trade and energy disruptions are worsening the urea supply crunch, keeping prices 25-35% below March 2022 peaks despite a recent 50% rally.
India designates the fertilizer sector as a priority for natural gas supply under new regulations to mitigate global energy shocks. With total fertilizer stocks at 18 million tons and urea imports sec
Hormuz Strait shipping disruptions have caused fertilizer shortages and surged urea prices by 30%, threatening global spring planting and driving up food costs due to supply chain constraints.
Middle East conflicts and attacks on energy facilities have halted Hormuz Strait shipping, spiking oil and LNG prices. This threatens global chemical supply chains, impacting feedstocks like methanol
Iran's urea exports fell 30% in 2025 due to gas supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, which are also hampering ammonia production.
Iran's methanol and urea exports have declined over the past five months since March, attributed to disruptions caused by the Israel-Iran war.
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