Anhydrous ammonia prices in the US rise 17%, urea up 11%

All eight major fertilizer products in the United States remained more expensive in early November 2026 than a year earlier, despite relative price stability over the past month. Anhydrous ammonia recorded the largest annual increase, rising 17% to $1,003 per US short ton (907 kg). Urea prices increased by 11% to $662 per short ton. Persistently high fertilizer prices are adding pressure to production costs for US farmers ahead of the 2027 planting season.

According to a survey of US agricultural retailers, monoammonium phosphate (MAP) prices rose 7% year-on-year to $991 per short ton, while liquid fertilizer 10-34-0 increased by 6% to $704. Urea ammonium nitrate solution UAN32 became 4% more expensive at $484, while diammonium phosphate (DAP) rose 3% to $950. Potash averaged $504 and UAN28 $428 per short ton, both approximately 3% above November 2025 levels.

Meanwhile, monthly fertilizer price movements were mixed. Five of the eight major products became more expensive, while three recorded declines. Anhydrous ammonia increased from $977 to $1,003 per short ton, up 2.7%, while DAP and MAP gained 1.7% and 1.2%, respectively. In contrast, urea prices fell by 1.5%, UAN28 declined by 3.2%, and UAN32 slipped by 0.2%. None of the fertilizers recorded a monthly price change of 5% or more.

Despite having the highest price per unit of weight, anhydrous ammonia remains the cheapest major nitrogen fertilizer when measured by nutrient content. Its average cost stands at $0.61 per pound of nitrogen, compared with $0.72 for urea and $0.76 for both UAN28 and UAN32. However, actual application costs also depend on equipment, transportation, storage conditions and fertilizer application methods.

Higher nitrogen fertilizer prices could have the greatest impact on corn producers, for whom nitrogen accounts for a significant share of crop production expenses. Elevated input costs, combined with volatile agricultural commodity prices, are putting pressure on farm profitability. Ahead of the 2027 season, US farmers are being forced to plan fertilizer purchases more carefully, optimize application rates and account for additional financing costs.

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