Calcium Nitrate Prices: Market Insights and Influencing Factors

 

 

Calcium nitrate prices are witnessing an upward trend across key global markets, driven by strong seasonal demand in agriculture, rising input costs, and tight supply conditions. The fertilizer and industrial chemical, widely used in crop nutrition, concrete additives, and wastewater treatment, is trading at higher rates in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

In India, one of the largest importers of calcium nitrate, domestic prices have surged by nearly 10% in the first two weeks of April. Wholesale prices now average INR 64,000 to INR 68,000 per metric ton, depending on grade and supplier location. With the rabi harvest season wrapping up and preparations for the kharif crop underway, demand for nitrogen-rich fertilizers like calcium nitrate remains firm.

“Demand is picking up fast, especially from the horticulture and floriculture segments,” said a Delhi-based fertilizer distributor. “Import prices have gone up, and there’s also pressure from rising logistics and packaging costs.”

Imported calcium nitrate offers at Indian ports, primarily from China and Norway, are currently quoted at $620 to $660 per metric ton on a CIF basis. Shipping delays and increased freight rates continue to affect importers, while domestic supply remains limited due to a lack of local large-scale production.

In China, calcium nitrate prices have also strengthened. Domestic offers in Shandong and Jiangsu have risen to RMB 5,800 to RMB 6,200 per metric ton amid a strong pickup in domestic and export orders. Producers cite the rising cost of raw materials, particularly ammonia and limestone, as major contributors to the price surge.

“Energy costs remain elevated, and we’re facing stricter environmental checks,” said a producer in Jiangsu. “We’ve had to revise our prices to maintain production margins.”

China’s export prices have seen a similar trend, with FOB offers now hovering around $600 to $640 per metric ton. Demand from Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, has remained solid due to the ongoing planting season.

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In Europe, calcium nitrate prices are holding firm at high levels due to strong demand from the agricultural and construction sectors. In countries like Spain, Italy, and France, farmers are stocking up as weather conditions turn favorable for planting. Prices are reported in the range of €680 to €720 per metric ton, supported by persistent raw material cost pressures and limited production flexibility due to environmental regulations.

“The construction sector is also adding pressure, especially with calcium nitrate used in cold-weather concrete curing,” noted a distributor based in Germany. “Everyone is trying to secure supplies early, fearing further price hikes.”

North America has not been spared from the price inflation. In the United States, calcium nitrate prices range from $700 to $750 per metric ton in the spot market, with contract prices also seeing upward revisions. Demand from fertilizer blenders and wastewater treatment plants is stable, while supply tightness and higher freight charges are contributing to continued price firmness.

In Latin America, Brazil and Argentina are facing higher landed prices due to their dependency on imports. Brazilian buyers are securing cargoes at $750 to $780 per metric ton CIF, while logistical delays at ports are slowing distribution to the countryside.

Middle East and African markets are experiencing similar challenges. In Egypt and the UAE, calcium nitrate prices are now quoted at $720 to $750 per metric ton. Buyers across the region are placing advance orders to avoid potential shortages in the upcoming months.

Market analysts believe calcium nitrate prices will stay firm through the second quarter of 2025. With no major new capacity expected to come online and raw material prices showing no signs of cooling, the upward pressure on prices may persist. Geopolitical tensions and shipping bottlenecks, especially in the Red Sea and Panama Canal, are also impacting global freight routes and delivery schedules.

“There’s strong agricultural demand, tight supply, and cost-driven price increases—it’s a classic bull market for calcium nitrate,” said a market analyst in Singapore. “Unless we see an unexpected drop in urea and ammonia prices, this trend is unlikely to reverse soon.”

To conclude, calcium nitrate prices are on the rise globally due to a combination of robust demand, limited supply, and rising input and shipping costs. Industry participants across regions are bracing for continued volatility and higher procurement costs through the remainder of the growing season.

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