
Urea (Granular) - Egypt CAS: 57-13-6

Urea prices in 2026 are poised for a rebound as Gulf exports climb back to 75% of pre‑war levels. This shift reshapes demand in the Southern Hemisphere, offering new buying windows for fertilizer importers. TradeAsia tracks the latest market dynamics for SABIC and QAFCO urea.

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