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Data Legend. The Urea prices presented are volume-weighted average transaction prices, unless otherwise indicated. The chart shows the Urea prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 7 countries, as follows:
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United States: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades, from Jan 2007 until May 2022; export spot price, FOB US Gulf, granular bulk, from Jun 2022 onwards (1) -
China: Urea spot price, ex-works, agriculture grade (1) -
Saudi Arabia: Urea export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades (1) -
Brazil: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades, from Jan 2007 until Jun 2022; spot price, CFR, granular bulk, from Jul 2022 onwards (1) -
South Africa: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades (1) -
India: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades -
France: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades (1)
United States: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades, from Jan 2007 until May 2022; export spot price, FOB US Gulf, granular bulk, from Jun 2022 onwards 
China: Urea spot price, ex-works, agriculture grade 
Saudi Arabia: Urea export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades 
Brazil: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades, from Jan 2007 until Jun 2022; spot price, CFR, granular bulk, from Jul 2022 onwards 
South Africa: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
India: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
France: Urea import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades Note 1. Price forecasts (upcoming 9 months) available only to subscribers of the 'Pro' or 'Business' plans.
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Price Dynamics. The Urea price in Brazil increased during April 2018 to 272 USD per metric ton, which represents a rise of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Urea prices in Brazil increased significantly by 10%. Meanwhile, in China, the average price of Urea amounted to 312 USD per metric ton in April 2018, from 229 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the current Urea price in China is 2% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Urea in France declined throughout April 2018, reaching 252 USD per metric ton. The current price in France is 5% lower than the average price in the last month and 9% higher than the average price one year ago. In contrast, Urea prices in India increased significantly during April 2018, reaching 257 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 18% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 22% from the previous year’s price.
In the month examined, the Urea prices in Saudi Arabia experienced a modest rise of 2 USD per metric ton from the previous month's price, to 266 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Saudi Arabia meant a rise of 0.7% on a monthly basis and a rise of 13% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in April 2018, the Urea price in South Africa witnessed a rise of 6 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 271 USD per metric ton. The April 2018 price in South Africa is 35% higher than the price one year before.
In United States, the average price of Urea was 274 USD per metric ton on April 2018 – a little decrease of 8 USD per metric ton, or 3%, compared with the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the current Urea price in United States is 8% higher than the price one year before.
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About Urea. Urea (a.k.a. Carbamide) is an nitrogenous organic compound composed of a carbonyl group attached to two amine groups, which plays an important role in many biological processes, being a product of the decomposition of proteins. Carbamide is found as white and odorless solid, soluble in water, with very low toxicity. Urea has the highest nitrogen content between all solid nitrogen-based fertilizers, and for that, it is mostly used as a nitrogen-release fertilizer.
Urea should be stored in cool, dry and ventilated area, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Bulk transportation of Urea prills and granules is made by trucks, ships, and rail cars. Smaller quantities of the product is conveyed in bags and drums.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Urea are listed below.
- Ammonia + calcium dioxide (condensation)
The uses and applications of Urea may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Urea are coated grade (white prills or granules) and uncoated grade (white prills or granules).
More than 90% of the Urea produced commercially is employed as a nitrogen-release fertilizer. To a lesser extent, Urea is used as cattle-feed supplement; airport runway deicing agent; plasticizer; NOx removal reagent; in pharmaceutical preparations (reagent-grade); glues; and solvents. This commodity can be used in the manufacture of derivatives, such as: ammonium polyphosphate (solid); azodicarbonamide; cytosine; glyphosate; melamine; phenytoin; phthalimide; potassium cyanate; sodium cyanate; uracil; urea ammonium nitrate; urea peroxide; urea sulfate; urea melamine-formaldehyde resins; urea formaldehyde resins
