Independent and reliable data and insight for the nitrogen supply chain

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Gain insight into the nitrogen supply chain with independent and reliable data

As the agriculture industry weathers volatility and uncertainty, clients depend on CRU to deliver timely, trusted insights for fertilizer commodities and associated raw materials.

Our coverage of nitrogen spans from production to its use in and alongside critical compounds like ammonium nitrates, urea, hydrogen and ammonia. With our price assessments and analysis of supply, demand, trade flows and more, you will gain a solid understanding of the nitrogen supply chain.

We deliver in-depth analysis of global factors influencing nitrogen production, including gas exploration and emissions data, as well as the construction of new plants, facility restarts, acquisitions and shutdowns. What’s more, we delve into the impacts that tariffs, trade conflicts and other geopolitical developments have on processes in each step of the supply chain, ensuring you can effectively mitigate risks.

Our Fertilizer Week services offer detailed coverage of downstream compounds in which nitrogen is a critical component, including urea and UAN, as well as its role in the ammonia value chain, with coverage of both technical and fertilizer ammonium nitrates. Weekly price assessments, market news and supply-demand analysis provides you with comprehensive information you need to make the best decisions for your business.

Track fertilizer pricing dynamics with dependable data

CRU tracks more than 200 fertilizer prices globally and delivers real-time news, market alerts, six-month forecasts and global agriculture indices to clients throughout the supply chain. Our coverage of nitrogen-specific and related prices includes ammonia, ammonium nitrates, urea, CAN and NPK.

Real-time notifications give you access to breaking industry news, keeping you up-to-speed with market moves so you can negotiate effectively with knowledge of price adjustments. Our price assessments are carried out in compliance with IOSCO Principles and with relevant NDRC rules for Chinese commodity prices, underpinning our commitment to transparency and integrity.

Make the best possible decisions with reliable asset-level data

For a comprehensive view of production site costs and emissions data, our Asset Services enable you to analyse and compare costs at a macro and granular level.

With production costs for more than 600 assets across nitrogen, phosphates and potash, as well as emissions data for over 350 assets across nitrogen and potash, our web-based platform contains analytical tools that support benchmarking, sourcing decisions, project financing and investment allocation to inform your short- and long-term strategies.