Fertilizer imports rise in the first quarter of 2026

Fertilizer and soil nutrient imports in Brazil posted record performance in the first quarter of 2026. The cumulative volume from January to March reached 8.61 million tonnes, surpassing the 7.89 million tonnes imported during the same period last year.

According to the April 2026 Logistics Bulletin from Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (Conab), the increase in imports indicates that rural producers are moving ahead of schedule amid expectations of higher production costs for the next crop season.

The bulletin states that the increase is also linked to the Chinese government’s announcement suspending sulfuric acid exports starting in May 2026. The measure is expected to remove about 30% of the global supply of the input from the international market, raising concerns over global supply.

In addition, conflicts in the Middle East are increasing instability in the sector and have already caused a slowdown in logistical flows of agricultural inputs in states such as Mato Grosso.

Data obtained by Datamar already shows a 12.3% decline in Brazil’s fertilizer imports in the first quarter of the year. See more details below:

Fertilizer Imports | Jan-Mar 2026 | WTMT

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Port activity

The Port of Paranaguá led fertilizer imports into the country, with 2.19 million tonnes, compared to 2 million tonnes in 2025. Meanwhile, the Port of Santos posted significant growth, rising from 1.18 million tonnes to 1.74 million tonnes during the period.

At the Northern Arc ports, cargo movement reached 1.65 million tonnes, unchanged from the same period last year, when 1.62 million tonnes were unloaded.

Source: Rádio Itatiaia

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