After the extreme volatility of 2022–2023, the fertilizer market entered a phase of relative stabilization in 2024–2025. According to data from the European Commission and FAO analyses, prices for nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers declined from historic peaks, but remain above pre-energy crisis averages.

Fertilizer production in the EU is heavily dependent on natural gas costs, making the sector vulnerable to energy price fluctuations. At the same time, imports from outside the Union play an important role in balancing the market.

For Romanian farmers, the cost of fertilizers remains one of the main components in the structure of per-hectare expenses. Any global increase in gas prices or trade tensions can reactivate pressure on agricultural budgets.

In 2026, price stability for fertilizers is not guaranteed. Managing procurement and carefully planning applications are becoming essential components of a farm’s financial strategy.

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