NPK fertilizers
NPK 12-12-12 Fertilizer — Bulk Price Quote
Economy balanced grade · 36% total nutrients · MOQ 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF
Key parameters — NPK 12-12-12
Full specification — NPK 12-12-12
| Nitrogen (N) | 12% min |
| Phosphorus (P2O5) | 12% min |
| Potassium (K2O) | 12% min |
| Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O) | 36% min |
| Moisture | 1.5% max |
| Granule size | 2–4 mm (90% min on sieve) |
| HS code | 3105.20 |
Product overview — NPK 12-12-12
Government tender buyers and rural distributors request NPK 12-12-12 bulk price when stocking an entry-level balanced compound at 36% total nutrients. Equal 12% N, P2O5 and K2O in every granule simplifies extension messaging for mixed subsistence systems — one SKU for maize, sorghum, groundnut and pasture improvement without soil-test segmentation at farm-gate level.
Importers in West and East Africa move 12-12-12 in bulk vessel parcels for port-side bagging into 50 kg retail packs, or in pre-bagged lots for cooperative direct purchase. The lower analysis reduces product cost per tonne for smallholders with limited cash — at the trade-off of higher application rates to match the nutrient dose delivered by higher-analysis grades.
Request a price quote for parcels from 1,000 MT with mill COA. Compared with 15-15-15 or 16-16-16, 12-12-12 requires higher application rates to deliver the same kg of nutrients per hectare — but the lower product cost per tonne often wins on price-sensitive subsidy programmes and first-time fertilizer adoption corridors.
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Loading ports & logistics — NPK 12-12-12
Economy balanced grade at 36% total nutrients — contract MOQ 1,000 MT ships as 50 kg PP bags or 1,000 kg FIBC in containers to Mediterranean horticulture hubs (Valencia, Mersin, Casablanca, Alexandria) and Levant protected-crop markets without bulk discharge. Bagged programmes suit cooperative buyers and rural distributors lacking port-side silos.
CFR/CIF coaster and multipurpose parcels from 1,000 MT serve North and West African importers who re-bag bulk arrivals at port. Typical bulk compound movements use geared bulkers from 3,000 MT up to 25,000 MT handymax on Novorossiysk, Baltic corridor and Damietta load routes.
Moisture below 1.5% at dispatch reduces caking during humid tropical transit; specify bagged vs bulk format and preferred Incoterm when requesting quote.
Packaging & documentation — NPK 12-12-12
Bulk hold, 50 kg bags or 1,000 kg FIBC per buyer specification. Each lot ships with mill COA, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. SGS inspection at loading available for LC contracts.
Buyer segments & crop programmes
Extension services recommend 100–200 kg/ha on maize and sorghum for smallholder plots. Pasture improvement uses 100 kg/ha broadcast after overgrazing recovery. Forestry replanting mixes 50–100 g per planting hole for seedling establishment.
FAQ — NPK 12-12-12
Why choose 12-12-12 over 15-15-15 for smallholders?
12-12-12 carries lower NPK analysis (36% vs 45% total nutrients), so product cost per tonne is lower — but more kilograms are needed per hectare to deliver the same nutrient dose. The trade-off suits price-sensitive subsidy programmes where upfront product cost matters more than freight efficiency per kg of N, P and K applied.
Is 12-12-12 effective on depleted soils?
On severely depleted soils, 12-12-12 may not deliver enough nutrients for target yields. Soil testing after 2–3 seasons guides transition to higher-analysis grades or targeted straight fertilizers.
Can 12-12-12 be used in tree planting?
Yes. Mix 50–100 g per planting hole for forestry seedlings and orchard replants. The balanced ratio supports root and shoot development during the establishment year.
Related products — NPK 12-12-12
- NPK 15-15-15 — mid-tier balanced grade at 45% total nutrients
- NPK 16-16-16 — volume leader balanced compound at 48%
- NPK 12-24-12 — P-rich starter for root crops at planting
- Urea 46% — nitrogen top-dress where 12-12-12 covers basal P and K
- DAP 18-46-0 — phosphorus starter on severely P-deficient soils
