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Calcium Nitrate Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Calcium Nitrate prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.1% in H1 2026, recovering from USD 0.479/KG in Q1 to USD 0.508/KG in Q2 as specialty fertigation and hydroponics procurement recovery and nitric acid feedstock cost firming reversed the seasonal Q1 pricing dip that followed two consecutive quarters of gains through Q3 and Q4 2025. Globally, the average rose from USD 0.357/KG in Q1 to USD 0.378/KG in Q2, a 5.9% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 0.38-0.43/KG is expected, with continued support from specialty fertilizer and concrete admixture demand recovery and nitric acid input cost firming across producing markets.
Calcium Nitrate (Ca(NO3)2), also known as Norwegian saltpetre, is produced by reaction of limestone with nitric acid or as a co-product of the Odda process, yielding a white deliquescent crystalline solid with high water solubility and immediate plant-available calcium and nitrate in solution. Commercial grades include fertilizer grade (granular and prilled), technical grade for concrete admixture and wastewater treatment, and concentrated calcium nitrate solution for fertigation, hydroponics, and foliar spray applications. The largest pull comes from specialty fertilizer use, where calcium nitrate serves as a water-soluble nitrogen and calcium source for drip and foliar fertigation in vegetable, fruit, and greenhouse crop production, outperforming conventional granular fertilizers in controlled-environment agriculture and precision horticulture applications. Concrete accelerator admixture for cold-weather concrete curing and setting time acceleration, wastewater treatment for phosphate and ammonia removal, and coolant and heat transfer fluid applications add further demand. Nitric acid and limestone input costs, specialty fertilizer sector demand, and concrete admixture sector activity all feed into the price.
Calcium Nitrate Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Calcium Nitrate through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Recovering specialty fertigation and hydroponics sector procurement sustained consistent buying from vegetable and greenhouse crop producers. Nitric acid feedstock cost firming supported the production floor.
The main upside risk is a nitric acid or ammonia cost spike raising production economics above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker-than-expected specialty fertilizer crop production demand or concrete admixture sector softness, which would ease buying below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.38 - 0.43 | Fertigation demand and nitric acid cost support |
| United States | 0.42 - 0.47 | Greenhouse and hydroponic demand firm buying |
| China | 0.28 - 0.32 | Large capacity keeps China most affordable |
| Germany | 0.51 - 0.58 | Energy and feedstock costs maintain premium |
| India | 0.40 - 0.45 | Specialty fertilizer demand supports firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Calcium Nitrate Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 0.416/KG
- China: USD 0.284/KG
- Germany: USD 0.508/KG
- India: USD 0.398/KG
Calcium Nitrate Prices in the United States
US Calcium Nitrate prices averaged USD 0.416/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 0.393/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering greenhouse and hydroponics fertigation procurement and firmer nitric acid feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery from the seasonal Q1 dip.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Recovering greenhouse and hydroponics fertigation procurement lifted buying. Firmer nitric acid feedstock costs raised the production floor. Concrete admixture sector restocking added support near USD 0.416/KG.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in China
Chinese Calcium Nitrate prices averaged USD 0.284/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 0.268/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering domestic specialty fertilizer and concrete admixture sector procurement and firmer nitric acid costs drove the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q2 2026 in China?
Recovering domestic specialty fertilizer and fertigation procurement lifted buying. Firmer nitric acid feedstock costs raised the floor. Large Chinese capacity kept the market most affordable near USD 0.284/KG.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in Germany
German Calcium Nitrate prices averaged USD 0.508/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.1% from USD 0.479/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among tracked markets. Energy-elevated production costs and recovering European specialty fertigation and concrete admixture demand drove the Q2 firming.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Recovering European greenhouse fertigation and concrete admixture procurement maintained buying. Firmer energy and nitric acid feedstock costs sustained the elevated production floor near USD 0.508/KG.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in India
Indian Calcium Nitrate prices averaged USD 0.398/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 0.376/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering specialty fertigation and vegetable crop procurement and firmer nitric acid import costs drove the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q2 2026 in India?
Recovering specialty fertigation and greenhouse crop procurement lifted buying. Firmer nitric acid import costs raised the production floor. Concrete admixture demand added support near USD 0.398/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Calcium Nitrate Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 0.393/KG
- China: USD 0.268/KG
- Germany: USD 0.479/KG
- India: USD 0.376/KG
Calcium Nitrate Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 0.393/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal specialty fertilizer procurement softness and inventory drawdown before spring planting season eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Seasonal greenhouse and hydroponics procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Buyers drew down inventory before the Q2 spring planting and fertigation season demand surge. The market eased to USD 0.393/KG.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.268/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-holiday seasonal specialty fertilizer procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before Q2 spring demand recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Seasonal specialty fertilizer procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Post-holiday inventory drawdown softened demand. The market eased to USD 0.268/KG before the Q2 spring planting season recovery.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 0.479/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. European greenhouse fertigation procurement moderation and pre-spring inventory management eased the market before the Q2 growing season recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
European greenhouse and hydroponics fertigation procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Inventory drawdown before the spring growing season softened demand near USD 0.479/KG.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 0.376/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal specialty fertilizer procurement moderation and pre-season inventory management eased the market before the Q2 cropping season recovery.
Why did the price of Calcium Nitrate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Seasonal specialty fertigation procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Pre-season inventory management softened demand. The market eased to USD 0.376/KG before the Q2 cropping season recovery.
Quarterly Calcium Nitrate Price Trends
Global Calcium Nitrate prices firmed in Q3 and Q4 2025 on recovering specialty fertilizer demand and nitric acid cost firming, then eased in Q1 2026 on seasonal procurement moderation, before recovering in Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 0.350/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 0.357/KG in Q3, USD 0.364/KG in Q4, eased to USD 0.357/KG in Q1 2026, then firmed to USD 0.378/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.0% over the window. Specialty fertilizer demand seasonality and nitric acid feedstock cost cycles drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 0.378 | +5.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 0.357 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 0.364 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.357 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.350 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Calcium Nitrate Price in 2025?
Calcium Nitrate prices firmed through 2025 on recovering specialty fertigation demand and nitric acid feedstock cost firming. The global average opened near USD 0.343/KG in Q1 2025 and rose to USD 0.364/KG by Q4, a full-year gain of about 6.1%. Specialty fertilizer and hydroponics demand recovery and concrete admixture sector activity drove the sustained upward trend.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 0.377/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.400/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.1%. Greenhouse and hydroponics fertigation demand recovery and nitric acid cost firming drove the year-long rise.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.258/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.274/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.2%. Domestic specialty fertilizer demand recovery and nitric acid feedstock firming drove the sustained trend.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 0.461/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.489/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.1%. Energy-elevated production costs and recovering European specialty fertigation demand drove the year-long firming.
Calcium Nitrate Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.361/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.384/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.4%. Growing specialty fertigation and vegetable crop production demand and nitric acid import cost firming drove the trend.
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Specialty fertilizer use takes the largest share globally. Calcium nitrate serves as a water-soluble nitrogen and calcium source for drip fertigation, foliar feeding, and hydroponics in vegetable, fruit, and greenhouse crop production. Concrete accelerator admixture for cold-weather construction, wastewater treatment, and coolant applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 0.416/KG in the United States, USD 0.284/KG in China, USD 0.508/KG in Germany, and USD 0.398/KG in India. Germany carries the highest cost due to energy and nitric acid feedstock input premiums.
The global average eased from USD 0.364/KG in Q4 2025 to USD 0.357/KG in Q1 2026 on seasonal procurement moderation before recovering to USD 0.378/KG in Q2, a 5.9% gain. Fertigation season demand recovery and nitric acid cost firming drove the Q2 rebound.
Seasonal specialty fertilizer procurement moderation reduced buying urgency before the spring planting and fertigation season. Buyers drew down contracted inventory ahead of Q2 restocking. The market eased to USD 0.357/KG before the Q2 spring demand recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.38 to 0.43/KG range for H2 2026, with support from specialty fertigation and hydroponics demand continuity, concrete admixture sector activity, and nitric acid input cost firming across producing markets.
Germany holds the highest cost on energy and nitric acid feedstock input premiums. The United States and India hold a firm middle on domestic production and import economics, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to nitric acid and limestone input costs, specialty fertilizer and hydroponics sector procurement seasonality, concrete admixture demand cycles, and ammonia feedstock cost as the upstream driver of nitric acid economics.
China holds the largest production capacity, followed by European producers and India. Any nitric acid cost shift or specialty fertilizer demand change ripples across all regional Calcium Nitrate markets.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time fertigation contracts around spring and autumn planting season cycles, monitor nitric acid cost as the primary production floor signal, and build forward coverage ahead of Q2 spring fertigation and Q4 autumn crop season demand peaks.
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