NPK fertilizers
NPK 6-24-12 Fertilizer — Bulk Price Quote
High-P planting grade · 42% total nutrients · MOQ 1,000 MT FOB/CFR/CIF
Key parameters — NPK 6-24-12
Full specification — NPK 6-24-12
| Nitrogen (N) | 6% min |
| Phosphorus (P2O5) | 24% min |
| Potassium (K2O) | 12% min |
| Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O) | 42% min |
| Moisture | 1.5% max |
| Granule size | 2–4 mm (90% min on sieve) |
| HS code | 3105.20 |
Product overview — NPK 6-24-12
Root crop distributors and legume cooperatives request NPK 6-24-12 bulk price when phosphorus-deficient tropical soils fix applied P rapidly and starter fertilizers need high P concentration near the seed zone. This planting compound delivers 42% total nutrients with 24% P2O5, minimal 6% N and moderate 12% K2O — driving root nodulation and tuber initiation where early P is the limiting factor.
Importers in West Africa and Southeast Asia use 6-24-12 for cassava, sweet potato and legume establishment on Ferralsol and Acrisol soil types. Banded placement at 120–180 kg/ha in the planting furrow concentrates P near roots before soil fixation occurs — delivering 29–43 kg P2O5/ha at typical rates on soils testing below 8 mg/kg Olsen P. The 2–4 mm granule bands cleanly in planting furrows.
Request a price quote for vessel parcels from 1,000 MT with mill COA. Compared with TSP, 6-24-12 adds N and K that TSP lacks — providing more complete early nutrition in a single product with improved application efficiency on deficient soils.
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Loading ports & logistics — NPK 6-24-12
Low-N P-rich starter for tropical root crops — bulk NPK 6-24-12 loads in vessel holds from 3,000 MT minimum on geared bulk carriers up to 20,000 MT handysize parcels. FOB loading at Novorossiysk, Baltic corridor terminals and Black Sea NPK complexes with covered silo storage; humid tropical discharge corridors require moisture below 1.5% at dispatch and prompt warehouse transfer at discharge.
CFR and CIF to West African cassava belts, Southeast Asian root crop corridors and East African legume regions. Loading rates reach 4,000–8,000 MT per day at modern NPK berths.
Contract lead time 14–28 days from payment instrument confirmation to first laycan day.
Packaging & documentation — NPK 6-24-12
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
Cassava and sweet potato growers band 120–180 kg/ha in the planting furrow on P-fixing soils. Legume programmes apply similar rates at sowing — the low 6% N avoids suppressing biological fixation. Supplement with N top-dress 4–6 weeks after planting when canopy development accelerates.
FAQ — NPK 6-24-12
How does 6-24-12 perform on P-fixing soils?
Banded placement concentrates P near roots before soil fixation occurs. The 24% P2O5 analysis delivers 29–43 kg P2O5/ha at typical application rates — adequate for establishment on soils testing below 8 mg/kg Olsen P.
Is 6% N enough for crop establishment?
For root crops and legumes, yes — early growth is P-limited, not N-limited. Supplement with N top-dress 4–6 weeks after planting when canopy development accelerates.
Can 6-24-12 replace TSP in blends?
Yes. 6-24-12 adds N and K that TSP lacks, providing more complete early nutrition in a single product. Cost per kg P2O5 may be higher than TSP but application efficiency improves on deficient soils.
Related products — NPK 6-24-12
- NPK 12-24-12 — higher N at 12% with same 24% P2O5 for potato and soybean
- NPK 4-12-32 — ultra-high K for K-depleted plantation soils
- DAP 18-46-0 — maximum P starter on severely P-deficient soils
- Urea 46% — nitrogen top-dress after 6-24-12 covers basal P and K
- MOP 60% — straight potash for mid-season K demand
