Fertilizer Matters EP53: Middle East Conflict – Impact on Australia’s Phosphate Market

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on Australia's phosphate market and related dynamics.

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the what’s driving Australia’s phosphate market, focusing on the impact of the Middle East conflict, current market dynamics, Australian’s phosphate projects, import trends, how Argus’ weekly MAP 10-50 fca Geelong price assessment has reacted and Australian market sentiment on next season. Join Tom Hampson, Global Editor – Phosphates and Susy Cornford, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key questions answered in this podcast: How are the fundamentals of the Australian phosphate market developing? What changes have there been around Phosphate Hill? What are the latest updates on Australian phosphate projects including PRL's Ardmore site, Avenira, Ammaroo, and Northwest Phosphate? Australia is also a significant importer of phosphates - how are imports looking so far this year? How significant is the impact of the US-Iran war? Has Argus’ weekly MAP 10-50 fca Geelong price assessment reflected the global price trend? What is Australian sentiment on next season? Related links Argus Phosphate price reporting service | More info | Request trial More information…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Hampson

Guest: Susy Cornford

Topics covered

• phosphate market
• Middle East conflict
• Australian phosphate projects
• import trends
• market dynamics
• price assessment
• seasonal sentiment

Keywords

• phosphate market
• Middle East conflict
• Australia
• import trends
• price assessment
• phosphate projects
• US-Iran war

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Argus

Places: Australia, Middle East, Phosphate Hill, Ardmore, Avenira, Ammaroo, Northwest Phosphate

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