MAP (monoammonium phosphate) is trading at $620–$720 per ton in U.S. Corn Belt markets as of spring 2026, up 20–30% year over year driven by China phosphate export restrictions.
| Product | Price | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| MAP NOLA barge | $590–$670/ton | +20% |
| MAP Corn Belt retail | $620–$720/ton | +23% |
| MAP Northern Plains | $630–$730/ton | +22% |
MAP and DAP prices move in tandem. Hold pre-buying beyond immediate needs until August China restriction decision.
Phosphate export ban through August 2026 is the dominant price driver for MAP.
MAP production requires ammonia; natural gas prices set the floor.
MAP and DAP have similar P2O5 content; buyers switch between them, compressing the spread.
Brazil and India phosphate demand affects global allocation to U.S. importers.
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