Phosphates 2017 International Conference & Exhibition

The conference is the ideal forum for senior decision-makers from commercial and operational elements of the phosphates value chain to understand which market and technology factors will influence the industry in 2017 and beyond. Business leaders from producers, traders, consumers and engineering, technology and equipment providers  meet at this annual event to engage in high-level networking, negotiate business and share industry knowledge.

Phosphates 2017 will provide delegates with key insights and in-depth market information about phosphates raw materials, intermediates and finished products in addition to highlighting which technologies and processes can be applied to maximise operational efficiency.

Walt Precourt, Mosaic’s Senior Vice President – Phosphates to give keynote address at Phosphates 2017
We are delighted to confirm that CRU`s Phosphates 2017 conference will be opened with a keynote presentation from Walter F. Precourt III, Senior Vice President - Phosphates at Mosaic Company. 
His presentation is entitled: “The Global Outlook:  A View from Florida”.
It promises to be a fascinating insight into how the world`s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash is reacting to recent developments in the market. 

GET THE CRU VIEW ON THE PHOSPHATES MARKET

CRU`s Head of Phosphates, Chris Lawson will be providing the outlook for the global phosphates market at the conference. In anticipation of this session, he comments:

 "The global phosphate market has suffered heavy price falls over the past 18 months, with some benchmark prices falling below US$300/tonne for the first time since 2009. Indeed, a wave of new capacity set to be commissioned in Saudi Arabia and Morocco over the coming 12 months will add further pressure to the market and this has triggered consolidation and the need for innovation within the industry. 

Prices are expected to find a floor in 2017, and this presents a great time to revisit the opportunities within the sector, where demand growth remains robust. Lower raw materials have somewhat helped to relieve producers of tighter margins, but there remains a need to innovate from a production and marketing level to add further value to downstream phosphate fertilizers and find production efficiencies.  
 
CRU`s Phosphate conference in Tampa will help to answer some key questions relating to the projected recovery of the industry and the technical innovations that can help producers cut costs further. The conference also aims to address the increasing regulatory pressures phosphate producers are facing, from both a mining and end product level."

Great reasons to attend Phosphates 2017:

• This is a major networking opportunity: meet with a large international audience of commercial and operational decision makers. the 2016 conference attracted 380+ delegates from 36 countries.
• Hear from industry experts about the current and future supply of phosphates products, learn about start up projects and shutdowns affecting supply.
• Learn about advances in technology and process that can enhance operational efficiency and improve environmental compliance.
• Put your questions to CRU`s Phosphates analysis team and hear first hand from our market experts about the trends shaping the industry.
• Take advantage of the popular Technical Showcase presentations which will take place over the 3-day event.
• Enjoy unlimited access to 40+ companies in the accompanying large scale exhibition.

1. Hear about the current and future supply of raw materials, intermediates and finished phosphates products
2. Understand the changing dynamics in key demand regions affecting demand for products across the fertilizer, feed and industrial phosphates markets
3. Learn about the latest project start-ups, expansions and shutdowns affecting supply
4. Discover the latest technological advances through the expanded technical programme and showcase
5. Network with over 400 producers, consumers, traders, market analysts, engineering and technical experts