What the buyer specifies
- Nitrogen and potassium analysis, with potassium stated on the correct elemental or K₂O-equivalent basis
- Water solubility, insolubles, pH and impurity limits
- Crystalline, prilled or other physical form
- Fertigation, foliar, hydroponic or blending end use
- Quantity, packing and shipment window
- Destination, delivery rule, inspection and registration
Common agricultural references are around 13% nitrogen and 46% K₂O equivalent. The live offer and final contract define the binding analysis and tolerances.
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
Documents may include a certificate of analysis, solubility and impurity results, 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.