Phosphate fertilizers
DAP 18-46-0 Price & Bulk Supply
Price quote on request · Bulk from 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF
Key parameters — DAP 18-46-0
Full specification — DAP 18-46-0
| Total nitrogen (N) | 18.0% min |
| Available phosphorus (P2O5) | 46.0% min |
| Water-soluble P2O5 | 90.0% min of total P2O5 |
| Moisture | 1.5% max |
| Granule size | 2–4 mm, 90% min on sieve |
| Granule strength | 3.0 kg min (crush test) |
| Colour | Grey to light brown |
| Form | Granular |
| HS code | 3105.30 |
Product overview — DAP 18-46-0
Request DAP 18-46-0 price per ton for bulk vessel parcels from 1,000 MT — diammonium phosphate at the 18-46-0 grade delivers 46% P2O5 and 18% N in a single planting granule. We quote FOB Black Sea/MENA, CFR and CIF to importers and distributors running maize, wheat, sunflower, cotton and oilseed programmes across South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.
Water-soluble phosphate exceeds 90%, meaning phosphorus becomes plant-available within days of application rather than requiring weeks of soil mineralisation. That fast release makes DAP the benchmark starter for broadcast or incorporated application at sowing, particularly on phosphorus-deficient soils where early root development drives final yield.
Typical buyers include national fertilizer distributors building seasonal inventory ahead of planting windows, NPK compound blenders feeding DAP into pan granulators alongside urea and MOP, and agricultural cooperatives tendering for government subsidy programmes. HS code 3105.30.
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Loading ports & logistics — DAP 18-46-0
DAP starter phosphate ships in the highest-volume global fertilizer trade lane — contract MOQ 1,000 MT is met by 50 kg bags or 1,000 kg FIBC in containers for landlocked distributors, or coaster and geared bulk parcels from 1,000 MT where draft limits tonnage.
Typical deepwater bulk DAP moves in handysize to handymax parcels from 3,000 MT up to 25,000 MT from Novorossiysk, Baltic corridor, Damietta and Jebel Ali. High P2O5 density (46%) lowers freight cost per nutrient kg; loading rates reach 5,000–10,000 MT per day at modern phosphate terminals.
CFR and CIF add ocean freight and marine insurance; tonnage nominated per discharge draft limits. Contract lead time 15–30 days from payment instrument confirmation to first laycan day. DAP holds must be segregated from urea on co-loaded vessels — separate holds only.
Packaging & documentation — DAP 18-46-0
Each lot ships with a mill certificate of analysis showing N, P2O5, water solubility and moisture results. On request we arrange SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection at load port. Standard document set: commercial invoice, packing list (bagged lots), bill of lading, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate where the destination customs regime requires it.
Payment terms: irrevocable LC at sight or CAD for first-time buyers; established accounts may negotiate open-account structures. Partial shipments are permitted under bulk contracts with multiple laycan windows.
FAQ — DAP 18-46-0
When should importers choose DAP 18-46-0 over MAP 12-52-0?
DAP delivers more nitrogen per tonne (18% vs 12%), making it the default starter for broad-acre cereals planted in autumn or spring. MAP suits banded row application and blends where sulphur is added separately. Both grades carry high water-soluble phosphate; the choice depends on nitrogen requirement at sowing.
Does bulk DAP require special storage at the discharge port?
DAP is non-hygroscopic under normal conditions but should be covered to prevent caking from rain exposure. Bulk silos or covered warehouses are standard. Shelf life exceeds 12 months when moisture ingress is controlled below 1.5%.
