Nitrogen Prices

Urea Price in Illinois — Spring 2026

GrainBrief — Updated May 2026 — USDA AMS, FRED, EIA data

Urea is priced at $405–$500/ton in Illinois in spring 2026. Illinois urea prices are at or below Corn Belt average due to direct river barge access and high distributor competition.

Illinois Price vs. National Benchmark

MarketPrice Rangevs. 2025
Illinois retail average$405–$500/ton+19%
Corn Belt average$420–$520/ton+25–30%
NOLA barge reference$390–$470/ton+20–25%

What Drives Illinois Urea Pricing

Illinois urea prices are at or below Corn Belt average due to direct river barge access and high distributor competition.

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Page reviewed: 2026-06-20 Topic: illinois urea pricing Sources: USDA AMS, USDA NASS, FRED, EIA, public supplier benchmarks, and GrainBrief source-health checks

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