Planning reference, not a live quote: ranges on this page are modeled from public benchmarks and regional assumptions. Confirm the dated local offer, freight, application, delivery window, payment terms, and expiration before acting.
New Mexico is a significant cotton, chile, onion, and cattle state with the Rio Grande Valley, Pecos Valley, and eastern plains supporting irrigated specialty crop and dryland grain production. DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) has a modeled planning range of $742–$858/ton in New Mexico markets as a 2026 planning reference, reflecting Mountain West supply chain conditions.
| Benchmark | Price | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NOLA barge (national reference) | $640–$740/ton | +15–25% |
| New Mexico co-op / distributor | $742–$858/ton | +31–41% |
| New Mexico retail delivered | $762–$881/ton | +33–43% |
Use this range to prepare questions, not to make a purchase decision. Confirm the dated source evidence and the actual local delivered quote before acting.
New Mexico receives fertilizer via truck from Texas and Denver distributors; long haul distances and sparse co-op networks add 12–18% premiums.
| Driver | Impact |
|---|---|
| China phosphate export ban | China restricted phosphate exports through August 2026, removing ~30% of global trade volume — the single largest price driver. |
| Morocco and Saudi supply | Alternative suppliers (OCP, SABIC) run at capacity but cannot fully offset China volumes. |
| Ammonia input costs | DAP production requires ammonia; elevated natural gas costs raise the cost floor. |
| Spring demand surge | Concentrated spring application demand amplifies price spikes during March–May. |
New Mexico farmers typically source DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) through regional co-operatives, independent retailers, and direct distributor contracts. Compare the complete written terms of each local offer; freight, application, financing, storage, delivery window, and quote expiration can matter as much as the headline price.
The modeled planning range for DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) in New Mexico is approximately $742–$858/ton. It is not a live local quote. Confirm the supplier, product, freight, application, delivery, payment, and expiration terms.
New Mexico sits in the Mountain West supply zone. New Mexico receives fertilizer via truck from Texas and Denver distributors. Premiums over NOLA benchmarks typically run 16–24% depending on season and logistics conditions.
Seasonal programs can change freight, financing, storage, application, and delivery terms. Compare the complete written offer and decision window; GrainBrief organizes dated evidence but does not tell a buyer exactly when to act.
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