TSP

U.S. Gulf:

Players reported firming values on the week’s TSP barge market, describing pricing in the $730-$746/st FOB range, above $725-$740/st FOB in the prior report.

Eastern Cornbelt:

TSP pricing remained in a broad range at $775-$810/st FOB Cincinnati for the last confirmed offers.

Bangladesh:

The Ministry of Agriculture issued letters of intent to buy 270,500 mt of TSP from its June 9 tender.

Offering Company Quantity (mt) US$/mt CFR bagged
Batayon Traders 15,000 1,032.00
ARL Traders 15,000 1,035.00
Six Seasons Traders 30,000 1,038.00
Akon Enterprise 30,000 1,038.00
Appolo Trade Inter. 30,000 1,039.00
Rafna Enterprise 30,000 1,043.00
Millennium Enterprise 20,500 1,043.00
Desh Trading 30,000 1,043.00
Bulk Trade Inter. 15,000 1,043.00
Mosharof & Bros. 25,000 1,045.00
Fiyaz Trade 30,000 1,045.00

Sources said they expect to see mostly Moroccan material delivered. Reportedly, Chinese TSP is banned in Bangladesh after some issues with quality in the past. This left Morocco and a couple of other North African suppliers an opening to dominate the Bangladesh market.

Reportedly, Morocco has stepped up TSP production in an effort to save its ammonia reserves for DAP and MAP production to its major customers. The resulting increase in TSP production is a boon for Bangladesh.