Our Story
Since launching the Nitrogen Service in 2004, Profercy has grown to become the independent benchmark in fertilizer market analysis. From its roots in nitrogen pricing and analysis, we’ve expanded our coverage to phosphates, NPKs and potash, always staying true to one promise: delivering trusted, expert-led insight to global supply-chain players, traders, investors and producers.
Today, our subscribers rely on us every day to make sense of the shifting fertilizer markets.
What We Do
Our analysis is used by companies at every stage of the supply chain as well as investors and financial analysts worldwide. We are proud to be a member of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA), a mark of our commitment to integrity and industry standards.
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Nitrogen Service
- comprehensive daily news, weekly analysis and price assessments for urea, ammonia, nitrates, UAN and more. -
Phosphates & NPKs Service
- market coverage including DAP, MAP, TSP, SSP, phosphate rock, phosacid; delivered with the clarity our clients expect. -
Potash Service
- full global potash-grade coverage, with daily updates and weekly insights to inform trading and procurement decisions. -
Forecasting Services
- including Urea, Ammonia and Phosphates Forecasting Services, offering scenario-based outlooks prepared by experienced analysts. -
Bespoke data & consultancy
- tailored research, bespoke modelling and custom reports for clients seeking deeper, niche or forward-looking intelligence.
Our senior team
Our market coverage and forecasts are led by a team of experienced specialists with deep expertise across global fertilizer markets. Each editor brings years of research, analysis and commercial understanding to their sector, ensuring every Profercy report is grounded in real-world insight.
Chris Yearsley
CEO, Head of Nitrogen
Chris leads the company’s editorial direction, strategy and global market coverage. He also serves as Head of the Profercy Nitrogen Service, where he oversees reporting and analysis on the global trade in urea and other nitrogen fertilizer products. Chris has played a central role in expanding Profercy’s platform and product offerings, including the development of derivatives and physical market price coverage that support both traditional trading and growing swaps markets.
Tom McIvor
Head of Phosphates, NPKs and Potash
Tom serves as Head of the Profercy Phosphates, NPKs and Potash coverage, overseeing price assessments, market analysis, and forecasting. To this role Tom brings over a decade of experience in fertilizer market research, price-portfolio development, and editorial commentary, combined with a background in financial journalism.
Richard Ewing
Head of Ammonia /
Deputy Editor at Profercy Nitrogen
Deputy Editor at Profercy Nitrogen
Richard leads Profercy’s coverage of the ammonia market, including conventional trade and the emerging low- and zero-carbon sectors. Drawing on his experience of over 10 years in the merchant ammonia market, he provides insightful analysis of supply, demand, and pricing, trends - bringing deep knowledge of feedstock, energy transition and global trade into his work.
Logan Collins
Senior Editor - Phosphates, NPKs & Potash
Logan leads Profercy’s editorial coverage of the phosphates, NPKs and potash markets, delivering market‑focused analysis and price insight. With extensive experience covering global fertilizer markets, he brings expertise in trade flows, supply‑demand fundamentals and cost structures. Logan’s reporting helps subscribers understand key trends and make informed commercial decisions.
Rich Johnson
Head of Subscriptions
Rich manages new subscriptions and client relationships, ensuring each Profercy service is aligned to its user's needs. He's usually the first point of contact and is dedicated to helping clients get the best value from our services.
Why Choose Profercy?
With over two decades of experience and an unbroken record of trusted analysis, Profercy stands apart through:
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Independent research, grounded in deep fertilizer market expertise
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Trusted insight shaped by decades of combined analytical experience
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A global perspective, from trade dynamics and policy shifts to production costs and supply-chain fundamentals
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Clear, actionable intelligence that supports confident commercial decision-making
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Responsive analysts and regular reporting, even during periods of market volatility
Trusted by the fertilizer industry for over 20 years
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We look forward to helping you navigate the fertilizer markets with clarity and confidence.
Recruitment
Profercy is always keen to meet analysts and industry professionals looking to further their career. If you are interested in working with Profercy or have an idea you would like to discuss with us, please contact research@profercy.com.
Profercy Price Methodology
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