2025 Fourth Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio
Authors: Amanda Bennett, Eric Richer, Clint Schroeder, OSU Extension
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The 2025 fourth quarter results from a survey of Ohio fertilizer retailers showed prices in Ohio were somewhat varied when compared to the national averages reported by Progressive Farmer – DTN (Quinn, October 2025). The survey was completed by 32 retailers, representing 19 counties, who do business in the
state of Ohio. Respondents were asked to quote spot prices as of the first day of the quarter (October 1st) based on sale type.
The survey found that the average prices of fertilizers were lower in Ohio compared to the national prices for all major fertilizers except NH3 (Anhydrous Ammonia), DAP, Urea and MAP. Only one was significantly lower (more than 5%) than the national average prices; UAN at 14% less than the national average. The national average price for DAP and MAP was nearly the same as in Ohio.
When compared to prices from last quarter’s Ohio survey, several fertilizers were down in Q4. Several were down significantly (more than 5%): UAN (9.9%), Urea (6.3%), AMS (23.3%) and ATS (17.4%). MAP and DAP both increased significantly by 6.5% and 9.3% respectively.
When compared to Quarter 4 of 2024 average Ohio prices, the 2025 Q4 data average Ohio prices were significantly higher for all fertilizers measured in the survey. UAN28 and DAP both saw the most significant increases over 2024 prices in the same quarter, coming in at changes of 26% and 22% respectively. Urea, MAP, potash and AMS all came in at more than a 12% increase over the same 2024 period.
The chart below (Table 1.) is the summary of the survey responses. The responses (n) are the number of survey responses for each product. The minimum and maximum values reflect the minimum and maximum values reported in the survey. The average is the simple average of all survey responses for each product rounded to the nearest dollar. We recognize that many factors influence a company’s spot price for fertilizer including but not limited to availability, geography, volume, cost of freight, competition, regulation, etc.
Table 1. Fourth Quarter 2025 Ohio Fertilizer Prices
| Product | Responses (n) | Sale Type | Min
$/ton |
Max
$/ton |
Avg
$/ton |
| NH3 | 5 | FOB Plant | 685 | 890 | 802 |
| UAN 28-0-0 | 19 | Direct to Farm | 330 | 455 | 367 |
| Urea 46-0-0 | 13 | FOB Plant | 590 | 685 | 627 |
| MAP 11-52-0 | 16 | FOB Plant | 849 | 955 | 926 |
| DAP18-46-0 | 8 | FOB Plant | 850 | 970 | 911 |
| APP 10-34-0 | 9 | Direct to Farm | 600 | 700 | 653 |
| Potash 0-0-60 | 23 | FOB Plant | 399 | 510 | 477 |
| Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24 (AMS) | 19 | FOB Plant | 450 | 590 | 492 |
| Ammonium Thio-Sulfate 12-0-0-26 (ATS) | 9 | FOB Plant | 355 | 440 | 395 |
| Poultry Litter | 9 | Delivered and applied, < 25 miles | 50 | 67 | 57 |
| Farm Diesel (ie. off-road diesel) | 5 | Direct to Farm, $/gallon | 2.45 | 3.05 | 2.80 |
If you are a retailer interested in participating in this study, please contact Amanda Bennett at bennett.709@osu.edu.
Previous versions of the report can be accessed at: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary
Thank you to the following Extension Contributors: TJ Wells and Dean Kreager, OSU Extension ANR Educators
References
Quinn, R. 2025. DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends. DTN Progressive Farmer. Accessed online October 7,2025 at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2025/10/01/dap-leads-fertilizer-prices-higher
Bennett, A., Richer, E., & Schroeder, C, (2025). 2025 Third Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio. Farm Office Blog. https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary
Bennett, A., Richer, E., & Schroeder, C, (2024). 2024 Fourth Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio. Farm Office Blog. https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary
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