Mosaic Announces Phosphate Production Curtailments in Brazil
The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced on December 16, 2025 that it has started idling single super phosphate (SSP) production at its Fospar and Araxá facilities in Brazil after a sharp rise in sulfur prices.
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The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced on December 16, 2025 that it has started idling single super phosphate (SSP) production at its Fospar and Araxá facilities in Brazil after a sharp rise in sulfur prices. The company also suspended future sulfur purchases and said it may review these decisions after 30 days. Mosaic stated the actions are intended to help maintain competitiveness while supporting reliable fertilizer availability and global food security.
Positive
- Actions aim to preserve competitiveness amid higher sulfur prices
- Company will review curtailment decisions after 30 days
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- Idled SSP production at Fospar and Araxá facilities in Brazil
- Suspension of future sulfur purchases could constrain near-term inputs
Details
News Market Reaction – MOS
In the Dec 16 session, MOS declined 5.63%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Decision review period
- 30 days
- Period after which Mosaic may review Brazil SSP curtailment and sulfur purchase suspension
- Q3 2025 net sales
- $3,452.1 million
- Three months ended September 30, 2025 per 10-Q
- Q3 2025 diluted EPS
- $1.29
- Three months ended September 30, 2025, up from $0.38 a year ago
- YTD 2025 net sales
- $9,078.7 million
- Year-to-date period ended September 30, 2025
Historical Context
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Announced quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share with December 18 payment date.
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Completed $900 million senior notes offering for general corporate purposes.
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U.S. added phosphate and potash to Critical Minerals List, supporting sector importance.
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Announced availability of Q3 2025 financial results and investor conference call.
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Completed $27 million sale of Brazilian potash mine operator to VL Mineração.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / Due to the recent sharp increase in sulfur prices, The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) has started activities to idle single super phosphate (SSP) production at its Fospar and Araxá facilities in Brazil.
Mosaic has also suspended future purchases of sulfur. Mosaic may review these decisions after 30 days.
Mosaic is committed to its mission of helping the world grow the food it needs while maintaining competitiveness in global markets. Mosaic's operations in Brazil play a critical role in supporting reliable fertilizer availability and global food security.
About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Through its Mosaic Biosciences platform, the company is also advancing the next generation biological solutions to help farmers improve nutrient use efficiency and crop performance sustainably. Mosaic provides a single-source supply of phosphate, potash, and biological products for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.
Contacts:
Investors: Joan Tong, CFA, 863-640-0826 | Media: |
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Mosaic's plans to idle SSP production at Fospar and Araxá suspend sulfur purchases, and review production plans based on market conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in raw material prices, global supply and demand dynamics, operational challenges, and other risks described in Mosaic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mosaic undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by law.
SOURCE: The Mosaic Company
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