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NPK 20-10-10 Fertilizer — Bulk Price Quote

N-forward vegetative grade · 40% total nutrients · MOQ 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF

Key parameters — NPK 20-10-10

Nitrogen (N)20% min
Phosphorus (P2O5)10% min
Potassium (K2O)10% min
Total nutrients40% min
Moisture1.5% max
Granule size2–4 mm
MOQ1,000 MT

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Full specification — NPK 20-10-10

Nitrogen (N)20% min
Phosphorus (P2O5)10% min
Potassium (K2O)10% min
Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O)40% min
Moisture1.5% max
Granule size2–4 mm (90% min on sieve)
HS code3105.20

Product overview — NPK 20-10-10

Maize traders and silage cooperatives request NPK 20-10-10 bulk price when stocking an N-forward compound at 40% total nutrients for rapid vegetative growth. Double the nitrogen versus P and K makes this the workhorse grade for maize, sorghum and silage production — fueling leaf area development and stem elongation before the reproductive switch at tasselling or heading.

Importers in West and East Africa, Brazil and Central Asia move 20-10-10 in bulk vessel parcels for port-side bagging, or in pre-bagged lots for cooperative direct purchase. Applied at planting or early sidedress at 200–300 kg/ha in the seed furrow or as a 5 cm side-band, the compound covers early P and K needs through mid-season on moderate-yield programmes.

Request a price quote for parcels from 1,000 MT with mill COA. Compared with 24-8-7, 20-10-10 carries more P (10% vs 8%) for better root development — choose 24-8-7 when soil P is high and maximum N delivery per kg product is the priority.

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Loading ports & logistics — NPK 20-10-10

Bagged NPK 20-10-10 ships in 50 kg PP woven bags with PE liner — minimum order 1,000 MT for dedicated bagging runs at Black Sea and MENA granulation terminals. FOB terms at load ports; CFR/CIF to West and East African maize corridors, Brazilian port warehouses and Central Asian silage belts.

1,000 kg FIBC big-bags suit cooperative warehouse intake where pallets feed mechanical spreaders at planting. Moisture below 1.5% is specified to prevent caking during humid tropical transit; covered storage at discharge ports is recommended when bags await cooperative distribution at sowing.

Typical lead time 14–28 days from contract to bagging completion. West African maize importers often book bagged 20-10-10 for port-side warehouses before cooperative distribution at planting.

Packaging & documentation — NPK 20-10-10

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

Maize growers apply 200–300 kg/ha at planting; supplement with urea sidedress at V6–V8 for targets above 10 t/ha. Pasture renovation broadcasts 150–200 kg/ha after overseeding to support seedling establishment in grass-legume mixes. Sorghum programmes use similar rates at sowing on rainfed blocks.

FAQ — NPK 20-10-10

Can 20-10-10 carry a full maize crop without sidedress?

On high-fertility soils, 250 kg/ha at planting may suffice for 6–7 t/ha yield. Target yields above 8 t/ha require additional N sidedress — the 20% N in the compound covers only 50–60 kg N/ha.

Is 20-10-10 used in pasture renovation?

Yes. Broadcast 20-10-10 at 150–200 kg/ha after overseeding pasture to support seedling establishment and early tiller development in grass-legume mixes.

How does 20-10-10 compare to 24-8-7?

Both are N-forward but 20-10-10 carries more P (10% vs 8%) for better root development. Choose 24-8-7 when soil P is high and maximum N delivery per kg product is the priority.

Related products — NPK 20-10-10

  • NPK 24-8-7 — higher N at 24% for maximum nitrogen delivery
  • NPK 20-10-5 — low-K variant for K-sufficient cereal soils
  • NPK 21-16-8 — spring top-dress with more P for wheat and cotton
  • Urea 46% — nitrogen sidedress for high-yield maize programmes
  • DAP 18-46-0 — phosphorus starter on P-deficient planting soils