Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) fertilizer

Description

1. Product Overview

Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) is a high-efficiency, water-soluble phosphate fertilizer containing 12% nitrogen and 61% phosphate (P₂O₅), making it the industry benchmark for crop-available phosphorus delivery. Primarily used as a starter fertilizer and precision agriculture input, MAP ensures rapid root development and early-season vigor across high-value row crops and permanent plantings. Its strategic importance lies in bridging the global phosphate gap—delivering consistent, low-biuret, low-cadmium nutrition where yield optimization meets regulatory compliance.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Formula: NH₄H₂PO₄

• Typical Nutrient Content: 12-61-0 (N-P₂O₅-K₂O)

• Purity Grade: 98% minimum (technical-grade available upon request)

• Physical Form: Free-flowing crystalline powder or granular (2–4 mm, 90% retention)

• Color: White to off-white (low moisture, anti-caking treated)

• Bulk Density: 0.95–1.05 g/cm³

• pH (1% solution): 4.0–4.5 (acidic zone – ideal for alkaline soils)

• Water Solubility: Complete (370 g/L at 20°C)

• Packaging Options:

  • 25 kg / 50 kg multilayer laminated PP/PE bags

  • 1000 kg – 1250 kg jumbo FIBC bags

  • Bulk in-container (20’ / 40’ open-top)

• Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging, stored in dry, ventilated conditions (<30°C, <70% RH)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Row crops (corn, wheat, canola, sunflower): Applied as a starter fertilizer 2″ x 2″ from seed – accelerates root architecture, reduces days to emergence, and increases early phosphorus uptake by 30–40% versus TSP or DAP in calcareous soils.

• Fruit & vegetable production (tomatoes, onions, citrus, potatoes): Drip-fertigation compatible; low salt index (29) minimizes seedling burn while delivering orthophosphate directly to root zone – outperforms polyphosphate sources in cool-soil conditions (<12°C).

• Greenhouse & nursery substrates: 100% water-soluble and heavy-metal controlled – enables precision dosing without nozzle clogging or precipitate formation.

• Blending & bulk blending industry: Ideal phosphate component due to granulometry match with urea, MOP, and SOP – reduces segregation during transport and spreading.

Why MAP outperforms alternatives: Higher P₂O₅ per ton reduces freight cost per unit nutrient. Acidic pH enhances micronutrient (Zn, Fe, Mn) availability in high-pH soils – a critical advantage not offered by neutral or alkaline blends.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production; batch-to-batch variability <0.3% for N and P₂O₅ – verified by third-party SGS or Intertek upon shipment.

• Supply reliability: Direct offtake from phosphate rock integration (no spot-market dependency); 50,000 MT monthly capacity with 24/7 loadout at origin ports.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated dry-bulk vessels and container freight programs – door-to-door incoterms (FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP) available for 20+ global hubs.

• Price competitiveness: Long-term (6–12 month) fixed or formula-based pricing with volume tiering – beats average spot market premiums by 5–8%.

• Sustainability: Low-cadmium (<5 ppm) specification meets EU Fertilizing Products Regulation (2019/1009); low-carbon phosphate production pathway (scope 1 & 2 emissions reported).

• Technical support: Full MSDS, product data sheet, soil interaction matrix, and blending compatibility guide provided. Agronomic advisory team available for formulation audits.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 metric tons (one flexibag or 800 x 25 kg bags)

• Loading capacity per 20’ dry container: 25 MT (net) – palletized or loose bags

• Loading capacity per 40’ dry container: 27 MT (net) – palletized or loose bags

• Bulk vessel loading rate: Up to 10,000 MT per 24 hours

• Lead time for ex-works / FOB: 10–15 days after order confirmation

• Preferred origins: Morocco, Russia (non-sanctioned exporters), Vietnam, Egypt – subject to trade compliance screening

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