作物养分市场放缓导致美盛公司减少其磷酸盐业务的产量。该公司计划在 2016 年第一季度通过轮流关闭工厂来减少多达 400,000 吨的产量。
“With the recent price volatility and decline in raw material costs, buyers appear to be delaying purchases. This is lengthening the seasonal period of weak demand,” said Rick McLellan, Senior Vice President, Commercial. “Today’s crop nutrient prices, including phosphates, are attractive to farmers globally and we expect a strong demand response after this seasonally slow period.”
“The long-term positive outlook for phosphates has not changed, but we are adjusting our production levels to match immediate demand and manage our margins,” said Joc O’Rourke, President and CEO.