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NPK 20-10-5 Fertilizer — Bulk Price Quote

High N-P low-K grade · 35% total nutrients · MOQ 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF

Key parameters — NPK 20-10-5

Nitrogen (N)20% min
Phosphorus (P2O5)10% min
Potassium (K2O)5% min
Total nutrients35% min
Moisture1.5% max
Granule size2–4 mm
MOQ1,000 MT

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Full specification — NPK 20-10-5

Nitrogen (N)20% min
Phosphorus (P2O5)10% min
Potassium (K2O)5% min
Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O)35% min
Moisture1.5% max
Granule size2–4 mm (90% min on sieve)
HS code3105.20

Product overview — NPK 20-10-5

Cereal distributors and cotton buyers request NPK 20-10-5 bulk price when soils test high in exchangeable potassium and paying for K in every application wastes budget. This N-P concentrated grade delivers 35% total nutrients with 20% N, 10% P2O5 and just 5% K2O — targeting the nutrients most depleted by cereal and fibre crop harvest while providing minimal K as insurance on K-adequate land.

Importers in irrigated wheat and cotton belts of Central Asia, Turkey and the US Midwest stock 20-10-5 for fields with K above 150 mg/kg exchangeable K. Maize and cotton programmes apply 200–280 kg/ha at planting. The 2–4 mm granule bands at sowing or broadcasts on prepared seedbeds with standard spreader settings.

Request a price quote for vessel parcels from 1,000 MT with mill COA. On K-adequate soils, total cost per hectare is 10–15% lower than equivalent 20-10-10 programmes. Bulk blend with MOP at the farm creates a custom ratio matching soil test recommendations — blend immediately before application to prevent segregation.

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Loading ports & logistics — NPK 20-10-5

Bulk NPK 20-10-5 loads in vessel holds from 3,000 MT minimum on geared bulk carriers up to 15,000 MT handysize parcels. FOB loading at Novorossiysk and Baltic corridor terminals; discharge to Central Asian cereal import corridors, Turkish cotton regions and Black Sea grain belts.

Loading rates reach 4,000–8,000 MT per day at dedicated fertilizer berths. Humid storage demands moisture control below 1.5% — covered warehouses recommended for bulk lots held more than two weeks before planting-window field application.

Contract lead time typically 10–20 days from payment instrument confirmation to first laycan window. K-adequate cereal belts nominate 20-10-5 bulk when soil tests confirm exchangeable K above 150 mg/kg and P supplementation at planting is still required.

Packaging & documentation — NPK 20-10-5

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

Target fields with exchangeable K above 150 mg/kg. Maize and cotton growers apply 200–280 kg/ha at planting. Monitor K levels every second season — continuous low-K fertilization eventually depletes soil reserves even on initially rich soils. Avoid on sandy soils, potato, fruit crops and any field testing below 100 mg/kg K.

FAQ — NPK 20-10-5

When should I avoid 20-10-5?

On sandy soils with low CEC, potato and fruit crops, and any field testing below 100 mg/kg K — these need full K supply from MOP or K-enriched NPK.

Can 20-10-5 be blended with MOP at the farm?

Yes. Bulk blend 20-10-5 with MOP to create a custom ratio matching soil test recommendations. Blend immediately before application to prevent segregation during storage.

Is 20-10-5 cheaper per hectare than 20-10-10?

Lower total nutrients (35% vs 40%) and less K input reduce product cost per tonne. On K-adequate soils, total cost per hectare is 10–15% lower than equivalent 20-10-10 programmes.

Related products — NPK 20-10-5

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  • Urea 46% — nitrogen sidedress for high-yield targets
  • MOP 60% — straight potash to blend when K reserves decline