NPK 18-18-18 — Balanced High-Analysis Grade for Horticulture Export

Name: NPK 18-18-18
Brand: EUROCHEMTRADING MIDDLE EAST DMCC
SKU: 3105.20

FOB Black Sea / MENA · CFR/CIF worldwide on request

Key parameters

Nitrogen (N)18% min

Phosphorus (P2O5)18% min

Potassium (K2O)18% min

Total nutrients54% min

Moisture1.5% max

Granule size2–4 mm

MOQ1,000 MT

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Full specification

Total nitrogen (N)	18.0% min
Available phosphorus (P2O5)	18.0% min
Potassium (K2O)	18.0% min
Total nutrients (N+P2O5+K2O)	54.0% min
Moisture	1.5% max
Granule size	2–4 mm, 90% min on sieve
Granule strength	2.5 kg min (crush test)
Form	Granular
Colour	Grey to light brown
HS code	3105.20

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Product overview

NPK 18-18-18 is a pipe-reactor granular grade with equal nitrogen, phosphate and potash at 18% each — 54% total nutrient content in a single prill. The balanced ratio suits crops where all three macronutrients are needed at establishment and through early vegetative growth: export onion, cabbage, melon, table grape and protected-culture vegetable programmes across Egypt, Turkey, Morocco and South Asia.

At 54% analysis, 18-18-18 sits between mainstream 15-15-15 and premium 19-19-19/20-20-20 grades. Importers gain more nutrient per freight tonne than lower-analysis balanced NPK without paying the full premium of top-tier grades — a practical choice for distributors building seasonal inventory ahead of horticulture planting windows.

Supply originates from Black Sea and Central Asian NPK complexes with modern granulation lines. Typical buyers include national fertilizer traders, agricultural cooperatives tendering for subsidy programmes, regional blenders feeding 18-18-18 into pan granulators for customised regional grades, and export-oriented farm groups running irrigated vegetable rotations. HS code 3105.20.

Loading ports & logistics

Bulk NPK 18-18-18 moves in geared bulk carriers from 1,000 MT minimum up to 15,000 MT handymax parcels. Common FOB load ports include Novorossiysk, Baltic corridor terminals, Damietta and Jebel Ali transhipment hubs with covered conveyor loading to minimise moisture pickup.

Loading rates at modern NPK terminals reach 3,000–8,000 MT per day. CFR and CIF quotations add ocean freight and marine insurance to the FOB price; we nominate handysize to handymax tonnage aligned with your discharge draft limits. Bagged consignments ship in 20 ft or 40 ft containers — 50 kg PP bags with PE liner for landlocked destinations that cannot receive bulk vessels.

Contract lead time is 10–20 days from payment instrument confirmation to first day of laycan. Partial shipments are permitted under bulk contracts with multiple laycan windows.

Packaging & documentation

Bulk: direct vessel loading from silo or warehouse. Bagged: 50 kg PP woven bags with PE liner, palletised; or 1,000 kg FIBC big bags for mechanised handling at destination. Each lot ships with a mill certificate of analysis showing N, P2O5, K2O, moisture and granule size results.

Standard document set: commercial invoice, packing list (bagged lots), bill of lading, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate where the destination customs regime requires it. Third-party inspection at loading (SGS, Bureau Veritas) can be arranged for LC-backed or first-time contracts. Payment terms: irrevocable LC at sight or CAD for new buyers; established accounts may negotiate open-account structures.

FAQ

When should buyers choose 18-18-18 instead of 16-16-16?

18-18-18 delivers 54% total nutrients versus 48% in 16-16-16, cutting freight and handling cost per unit of applied nutrition. Importers choose it when logistics margins matter and crops need a high-analysis balanced starter without shifting to premium 19-19-19 or 20-20-20 pricing.

Can granular 18-18-18 be used in fertigation systems?

Standard granular 18-18-18 dissolves too slowly for drip or pivot injection. Use it as a soil-incorporated base dressing or top-dress. For tank mixing and fertigation, order water-soluble NPK grades with micronized particle size and full solubility certification.