While some normality is returning to Chinese fertiliser and chemical markets, the effect of the virus in several European countries is unclear.
They said the long-term outlook for the market will ultimately depend on how quickly governments move to contain the coronavirus outbreak, how successful their efforts are, and what lingering impact the crisis has on agricultural activity. IFDC, WAFA, AfricaFertilizer.org and other partners are working to ensure that fertilisers and other agricultural inputs are not limited, but rather supported by governments’ decisions, so that they can continue to reach farmers in time for the growing season.