【Phosphate Chemicals: China's Phosphate Rock Imports Plunge 87% in July to Near Three-Year Low, Exports Drop to Zero】
In July 2026, China's phosphate rock imports stood at only 17,000 tons, a sharp month-on-month drop of 87.3%, hitting a near three-year low, while exports fell to zero. The average import price was $84.5 per ton, down 7.6% month-on-month. Among importing provinces, only Guangxi maintained 14,000 tons, with all others dropping to zero. Among source countries, Egypt's shipments shrank sharply by 81%, while Kazakhstan saw a marginal increase. After a spike in June, exports returned to zero in July, mainly due to the completion of order deliveries, the off-season for demand, and regulatory policies. A rebound in imports is unlikely in the short term, and attention should be paid to winter stockpiling and changes in export policies.