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Data Legend. The Single Superphosphate price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- Europe: transaction, fob, Germany
- NE Asia: transaction, cif, Japan
- S. America: transaction, cif, Brazil
- SE Asia: transaction, fob, Indonesia
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Price Dynamics. The Superphosphate price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 408 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Superphosphate prices in United States decreased significantly by 36%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Superphosphate amounted to 125 USD per metric ton, from 140 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Superphosphate price in Germany is 36% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Superphosphate in Japan rose throughout September 2018, reaching 312 USD per metric ton. The price in Japan is 6% higher than the average price in the previous month and 26% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Superphosphate prices in Brazil increased modestly during September 2018, reaching 131 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 4% from the previous year’s price.
The Superphosphate prices in Indonesia experienced a decline of 12 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 208 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Indonesia meant a decrease of 5% on a monthly basis and a rise of 16% on a yearly basis.
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About Superphosphate. Single Superphosphate (a.k.a. SSP, Calcium Superphosphate, Normal Superphosphate) is an inorganic compound, in the Superphosphate Fertilizer class. It is commonly dry, granular solid, with gray or brown color, with over 93% water solubility but containing nearly 2.5-fold less phosphorous than TSP (Triple Superphosphate). SSP is a low concentrated phosphorus fertilizer with contents of less than 35% diphosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and it is suitable for feeding all the types of soils that have low pH, except calcareous soils. The presence of both P and sulfur (S) in SSP can offer an agronomic advantage where both of these nutrients are deficient.
Phosphate fertilizers do not present a specific health risk nor do they have undesirable chemical effects. Their transport is therefore not covered by dangerous good regulations. SSP can be stored in bulk form in large unconfined heaps in buildings, in open-top enclosed bays (i.e. bunkers), in heaps in bays built into storage space, hoppers, bins or bags. The bags used for storage and transportation of SSP should be moisture proof and should be sealed or adequately closed. For bulk storage there may be (depending on the location of a fire) a lower risk of the formation of molten material compared with bagged storage, because it is difficult for the fire and heat to penetrate the heap. In case of a fire, severely heated SSP can give off toxic phosphorus oxides and sulphur oxides.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Superphosphate are listed below.
- Phosphate rock + sulfuric acid (salt formation)
The uses and applications of Single Superphosphate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Single Superphosphate are content of P2O5 between 18% and 22%.
Single Superphosphate is used mainly as fertilizer.
