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Ammonia, methanol and e-fuels and Urea

Their prices have moved together.

Ammonia, methanol and e-fuels (energy) and Urea (chemical): 1 relationship.

How they are linked

1. Price link: competing use

Cost and price · Strong · Both ways

Urea is made from ammonia and carbon dioxide and is the main nitrogen fertiliser, including in India. The urea price correlates at 0.27 for monthly moves and 0.82 for yearly moves, as both follow ammonia supply.

  • 0.27 monthly change correlation
  • 0.82 12-month change correlation
  • 0.61 fitted elasticity

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