MAP 12-52-0 — High-Phosphate Starter Fertilizer
Monoammonium phosphate delivers the highest P₂O₅ concentration in the ammonium phosphate family: 52% phosphate with only 12% nitrogen. Fertilizer blenders and growers use MAP for banded row application, fertigation tanks and NPK formulations where nitrogen is added separately. Acidic reaction in soil suits alkaline calcareous soils common in the Middle East and North Africa. Export from 1,000 MT — bulk vessel or bagged.
Analysis & Physical Properties
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- Agriculture
- Blending
- Fertigation
Application Notes
MAP dissolves cleanly in irrigation water — preferred over DAP for drip and pivot systems where nozzle clogging must be avoided. In bulk blending, MAP pairs with urea and MOP to build custom NPK ratios. HS 3105.40. FOB loading at Black Sea or MENA ports; CFR/CIF to East Med, South Asia and West Africa. Contract lots from 1,000 MT with COA showing P₂O₅ water-solubility ≥90%.
FAQ
Is MAP suitable for alkaline soils?
Yes. MAP has a mildly acidic root-zone effect, improving phosphorus availability in high-pH calcareous soils where DAP can temporarily raise pH near the granule.
Can MAP be dissolved for liquid fertilizer production?
MAP dissolves at approximately 370 g/L at 20 °C — one of the most soluble phosphate sources. Liquid fertilizer producers use it as a feedstock for clear solution grades and suspension concentrates.
How does MAP pricing compare to DAP per unit of phosphate?
MAP carries more P₂O₅ per tonne (52% vs 46%), so the USD/MT price is higher but the cost per nutrient unit is often competitive. We provide side-by-side quotations on request.