NPK 12-24-12 Fertilizer — Bulk Price Quote

Name: NPK 12-24-12
Brand: EUROCHEMTRADING MIDDLE EAST FZE
SKU: 3105.20

P-rich starter grade · 48% total nutrients · MOQ 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF

Key parameters — NPK 12-24-12

Nitrogen (N)12% min

Phosphorus (P2O5)24% min

Potassium (K2O)12% min

Total nutrients48% min

Moisture1.5% max

Granule size2–4 mm

MOQ1,000 MT

Full specification — NPK 12-24-12

Nitrogen (N)	12% min
Phosphorus (P2O5)	24% min
Potassium (K2O)	12% min
Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O)	48% min
Moisture	1.5% max
Granule size	2–4 mm (90% min on sieve)
HS code	3105.20

Product overview — NPK 12-24-12

Root crop distributors and pulse importers request NPK 12-24-12 bulk price when stocking a phosphorus-rich planting compound at 48% total nutrients. This starter grade delivers 24% P2O5 with moderate 12% N and 12% K2O — matching the early growth window when potato, sugar beet, soybean and pulse crops need P for root architecture, nodule development and tuber initiation before mid-season K demand accelerates.

Importers in Eastern Europe, Turkey and North Africa use 12-24-12 as a banded starter SKU alongside basal DAP on severely P-deficient fields, or as a single-pass alternative where K is adequate at planting. The 2–4 mm granule bands cleanly 5 cm below and beside the seed row on mechanical planters and supports mycorrhizal colonization during the first 4–6 weeks when phosphorus demand peaks relative to biomass.

Request a price quote for vessel parcels from 1,000 MT with mill COA confirming N, P2O5, K2O and moisture. Compared with straight DAP, 12-24-12 adds potassium in the same application pass; compared with balanced NPK, the lower N fraction suits legumes where excess nitrogen can suppress biological fixation.

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Loading ports & logistics — NPK 12-24-12

Root-crop starter grade — contract MOQ 1,000 MT is met with 1,000 kg FIBC or 50 kg bags in 20 ft and 40 ft dry containers, or on inland coaster and multipurpose vessels from 1,000–5,000 MT to importers without bulk silos. CFR/CIF to potato belts in Egypt and Morocco, pulse regions in Turkey and Central Asian landlocked corridors.

Typical bulk shipments move in geared bulkers from 3,000 MT up to 15,000 MT handysize parcels from Novorossiysk, Baltic corridor and Red Sea transhipment hubs. Covered storage at discharge and prompt transfer minimise surface moisture uptake on P-rich granules.

Lead time 14–28 days from contract to laycan, subject to granulation-line scheduling and berth availability.

Packaging & documentation — NPK 12-24-12

Bulk hold shipment with moisture barrier tarps, or 50 kg bags palletised for retail repack, or 1,000 kg FIBC for cooperative direct purchase. Each lot includes mill certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection at loading available for LC-backed contracts.

Buyer segments & crop programmes

Potato and sugar beet growers band 150–250 kg/ha at planting, 5 cm below the seed row. Soybean and pulse programmes apply 120–200 kg/ha in the seed furrow — the moderate 12% N supports nodule development without suppressing fixation. Switch to K-heavy grades or straight MOP at tuber bulking when mid-season potassium demand exceeds the 12% K2O in this starter formula.

FAQ — NPK 12-24-12

How does 12-24-12 compare to DAP as a starter?

12-24-12 adds potassium that DAP lacks, supporting complete early nutrition in one pass. DAP's higher P analysis (46%) suits P-deficient soils needing more phosphorus per kg product.

Is 12-24-12 appropriate for soybeans?

Yes. Soybeans benefit from early P for nodule development, and the moderate N (12%) avoids suppressing biological nitrogen fixation that high-N starters can cause.

Can I top-dress with 12-24-12 mid-season?

Not recommended — the low K (12%) won't meet mid-season potassium demand for potato bulking. Switch to K-heavy grades like 8-24-24 or straight MOP for top-dress.