News & Advice
Market Outlook Autumn 2026
Autumn Market Outlook: Your nutrient needs are covered
In this issue, Mike Whitty, Ravensdown’s Chief Operating Officer, outlines how global fertiliser markets are being driven by tight supply, elevated input costs, and escalating geopolitical tension, particularly across the Middle East.
While current instability in the Middle East is adding risk to energy markets and global trade flows, Ravensdown’s advanced planning means we have your farm nutrient needs covered for autumn. Stores and sales teams are geared up to assist.
Our Napier and Christchurch manufacturing sites are also operating at full capacity, ensuring reliable supply of high-quality superphosphate to support on-farm requirements.
Phosphates and urea are trending upward, constrained by China’s export restrictions and limited new global supply. Markets remain supply-led and sensitive to geopolitical developments, which we’ll be keeping a close eye on as we continue to work closely with our global supply partners.
If you have any questions about any price changes or would like to talk about your ongoing nutrient needs for autumn, please get in touch with your local agri manager or our Customer Centre team (0800 100 123).