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escalatory·Mar 16·Monday, March 16, 2026

China Will Not Export Urea Until August 2026

CNBC
escalatory·90% confidence

Summary

China has indicated it will not resume urea exports until August 2026, removing millions of tonnes from the global market during the critical Northern Hemisphere planting season.

Risk Impacts (2)

World's largest urea producer withholding exports eliminates key alternative supply

Current probability:90%Critical

Export ban signals China preparing for extended crisis

Current probability:85%Critical