Mosaic projects a drop of up to 30% in the use of phosphate fertilizers in Brazil by 2026.

Mosaic projects a reduction of up to 30% in the application of phosphate fertilizers in Brazil in 2026, compared to the historical average. The estimate was presented this Wednesday (5) by the company's executive vice president of sales, Jenny Wang, during a video conference with investors. According to the executive, phosphate consumption in Brazil remained at levels considered normal throughout the last year and even registered growth, unlike the North American market, where application was about 15% below a typical year. For 2026, however, the company expects a significant reduction in the use of phosphate fertilizers in both Brazil and the United States, with a drop of up to 30% in both markets. According to Mosaic, the lower nutrient replenishment could remove about 1.3 million additional tons from Brazilian soils. The company also stated that it is already observing impacts on productivity in some regions of the country. In the United States, the estimated reduction in nutrient replenishment is up to 1.4 million tons, reinforcing the company's concerns about the effects of reduced fertilization on the performance of future crops.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.