What the buyer specifies
- MAP grade and nutrient basis
- Total nitrogen and available phosphate
- Water solubility where required
- Granular or crystalline form
- Particle size, moisture, strength and caking limits
- Direct application, blending or fertigation end use
- Quantity, packing, destination and shipment window
- Delivery rule, inspection, registration and payment structure
A granular reference around 10-11% nitrogen and 50-52% phosphate may be discussed, but the live offer and final contract control. Water-soluble MAP 12:61 is a separate specialty specification.
Origin and delivery planning
Suitable origins are assessed against the buyer’s specification, quantity, shipment window, destination and landed economics. The live offer identifies the proposed producer or seller, country of origin, load point, quantity and route.
Each proposed transaction is reviewed using the actual origin, counterparties, banks, vessel or carrier, route and destination.
The parties select the appropriate Incoterms® 2020 rule only after confirming the transport mode and exact named port or place.
Inspection and destination requirements
The file may include a certificate of analysis, solubility data where relevant, certificate of origin, safety data, independent inspection, weight evidence and transport documents.
Product, import, inspection, customs and documentation requirements are confirmed for the actual destination, importer and declared end use.