China's Phosphate Ore Imports Rose in Both Volume and Price in September, with Egypt and Jordan as the Main Sources

SMM October 23 News:

Highlights: In September 2025, China's total phosphate ore imports increased 24.7% MoM to 163,000 mt, while the total import value rose 31.8%, and the national average import price increased 5.7% MoM.

In September 2025, China's phosphate ore imports rose 24.7% MoM from 130,000 mt in August to 163,000 mt; the import value increased 31.8% MoM from $10.752 million to $14.172 million. Egypt was the largest source of imports, accounting for over 60% of China's total imports, while Jordan accounted for nearly 40%. Exports grew 34.2% MoM from 11,000 mt in August to 14,800 mt in September. Hubei remained the primary export destination in September.

I. Phosphate Ore Imports: The traditional major sources of phosphate ore imports for China are Egypt, Peru, and Jordan, with major importing provinces including Guangxi, Hubei, and others. Key importing enterprises include coastal phosphate chemical companies such as Chuan Jinnuo. In September, the primary sources of imports were Egypt and Jordan; the import volumes for Guangxi, Hubei, and Yunnan were each approximately 50,000 mt.

Hubei: 51,000 mt, compared to only 2,000 mt in August. Guangxi: 59,000 mt, down 49.1% month-on-month. Yunnan: 45,000 mt, while no imports were recorded in August. Shanghai and Shandong saw significant declines, with Shandong even reporting no imports.

Egypt: The largest supplier, with imports decreasing from 111,000 mt to 102,000 mt in September (down 8.1% MoM), accounting for over 60% of total imports in September.
Peru: As the largest supplier in July (49,000 mt), imports dropped sharply to zero in August and September.
Jordan: The second-largest supplier in July (50,000 mt), imports fell significantly to 6,000 mt in August but rebounded to 54,000 mt in September, returning to July levels.

The national composite average price declined from $82.4/mt to $87.2/mt (down 5.7%). The price rebound was mainly driven by increased procurement from Jordan, a high-price source country, while the unit price from Egypt also rose by 2.9%.

II. Phosphate Ore Export Situation

National phosphate ore exports recorded three consecutive months of growth in Q2, rising from 10,600 mt in July to 11,000 mt in August and 15,000 mt in September, indicating a steady expansion in export volume.
Provincial export performance diverged: the primary export source shifted from Fujian in July to Hubei in August, while both Hubei and Fujian contributed in September.

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