Market Talks: Sustainable Fertilizers in Mercosur

  Mercosur countries are trying to reduce their reliance on imported fertilizers while also paving the way for greener alternatives. Beyond supply security, countries in the bloc are moving toward low‑carbon fertilizers, including those produced using renewable hydrogen. Learn more by following the conversation between Bruno Castro, responsible for fertilizer pricing at Argus in São Paulo, and Pamela Machado, who covers low‑carbon hydrogen and derivatives at Argus in Paris. Topics discussed in this episode include: Fertilizer consumption in Brazil and the country’s dependence on imports Fertilizer price dynamics linked to fossil fuels Advantages and technologies for producing sustainable fertilizers Progress of projects in Paraguay and Brazil Infrastructure and regulatory challenges