Mosaic Shares Drop as North American Fertilizer Demand Weakens Beyond Seasonal Norms
The Mosaic Company reported a significant drop in fourth-quarter fertilizer demand across North America. The results pressured sales volumes and cash flow.
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The Mosaic Company announced on Friday, January 16, 2026, that North American fertilizer demand fell sharply in the fourth quarter. This decline was reported to be well beyond the normal seasonal weakness usually observed during this period. Following the announcement, shares of the US 
USbased fertilizer producer fell by more than 6% in premarket trading.
USbased fertilizer producer fell by more than 6% in premarket trading.The company disclosed that shipments of Phosphate in North America were down approximately 20% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, demand for potash was only modestly weaker during the fourth quarter. These figures resulted in phosphate sales volumes of approximately 1.3 million tonnes, while potash volumes were nearly 2.2 million tonnes for the period.
