February 2020
February 21, 2020
Market Update
Forward Looking Statements 2
Certain statements and other information included in this presentation constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws (such statements are often accompanied by words such as "anticipate", “forecast”, "expect", "believe", "may", "will", "should", "estimate", "intend" or other similar words). All statements in this presentation, other than those relating to historical information or current conditions, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: our market outlook for 2020 and beyond, including agriculture crop nutrient markets (including potash, nitrogen and phosphate) and the anticipated supply and demand thereof and import and export volume expectations, expected market and industry conditions with respect to crop inventories, production, margins, currency and exchange rates, prices and the impact of market fluctuations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. As such, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.
All of the forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions referred to below and elsewhere in this document. Although Nutrien believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements and readers should not place an undue reliance on these assumptions and such forward-looking statements. The assumptions that have been made include, among other things, assumptions that future business, regulatory and industry conditions will be within the parameters expected by Nutrien, including with respect to prices, margins, demand, supply, product availability, availability and cost of labor and interest, exchange and effective tax rates, and assumptions with respect to global economic conditions and the accuracy of our market outlook expectations for 2020 and in the future.
Events or circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general global economic, market and business conditions; weather conditions, including impacts from regional flooding and/or drought conditions; crop planted acreage, yield and prices; the supply and demand and price levels for crops and crop nutrients; governmental and regulatory requirements and actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government policy (including tariffs and trade restrictions), government ownership requirements, changes in environmental, tax and other laws or regulations and the interpretation thereof; political risks, including civil unrest, actions by armed groups or conflict and malicious acts including terrorism; the occurrence of a major environmental or safety incident; regional natural gas supply restrictions; and other risk factors detailed from time to time in Nutrien reports filed with the Canadian securities regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States.
All forward-looking statements are provided as of the date hereof. Nutrien disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this document as a result of new information or future events, except as may be required under applicable U.S. federal securities laws or applicable Canadian securities laws.
February 21, 2020
Nutrien North American Production Facilities 3
~27MmtCombined sales
tonnes1 of potash, nitrogen, phosphate
& sulfate
NOTE: European distribution and our ownership stakes in Sinofert and the MOPCO nitrogen facility are not included on these maps.1. 2018 sales volumes
28 Production facilities in
North America and Trinidad
>2,100North American
distribution touch points
>20,000Employees in 14
countries
February 21, 2020
Office
Granulation Upgrade Facility
Phosphate Facility
Nitrogen Facility
Potash Facility
ESN®
Currency Changes in Selected Countries$USD/Local Currency
Currency Changes in Agricultural Markets
Currency fluctuations could impact purchasing ability, production costs and competitiveness
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Jan-
15Ap
r-15
Jul-1
5O
ct-1
5Ja
n-16
Apr-1
6Ju
l-16
Oct
-16
Jan-
17Ap
r-17
Jul-1
7O
ct-1
7Ja
n-18
Apr-1
8Ju
l-18
Oct
-18
Jan-
19Ap
r-19
Jul-1
9O
ct-1
9Ja
n-20
China
60
65
70
75
Jan-
15Ap
r-15
Jul-1
5O
ct-1
5Ja
n-16
Apr-1
6Ju
l-16
Oct
-16
Jan-
17Ap
r-17
Jul-1
7O
ct-1
7Ja
n-18
Apr-1
8Ju
l-18
Oct
-18
Jan-
19Ap
r-19
Jul-1
9O
ct-1
9Ja
n-20
India
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Jan-
15Ap
r-15
Jul-1
5O
ct-1
5Ja
n-16
Apr-1
6Ju
l-16
Oct
-16
Jan-
17Ap
r-17
Jul-1
7O
ct-1
7Ja
n-18
Apr-1
8Ju
l-18
Oct
-18
Jan-
19Ap
r-19
Jul-1
9O
ct-1
9Ja
n-20
Brazil
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
Jan-
15Ap
r-15
Jul-1
5O
ct-1
5Ja
n-16
Apr-1
6Ju
l-16
Oct
-16
Jan-
17Ap
r-17
Jul-1
7O
ct-1
7Ja
n-18
Apr-1
8Ju
l-18
Oct
-18
Jan-
19Ap
r-19
Jul-1
9O
ct-1
9Ja
n-20
Russia
Source: Bloomberg February 21, 2020
Key Crop PricesUS$/bushel (unless otherwise indicated)
Global Crop Price Trends
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Aug-
18Se
p-18
Oct
-18
Nov
-18
Dec
-18
Jan-
19Fe
b-19
Mar
-19
Apr-1
9M
ay-1
9Ju
n-19
Jul-1
9Au
g-19
Sep-
19O
ct-1
9N
ov-1
9D
ec-1
9Ja
n-20
Feb-
20
Chicago Corn
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
Aug-
18Se
p-18
Oct
-18
Nov
-18
Dec
-18
Jan-
19Fe
b-19
Mar
-19
Apr-1
9M
ay-1
9Ju
n-19
Jul-1
9Au
g-19
Sep-
19O
ct-1
9N
ov-1
9D
ec-1
9Ja
n-20
Feb-
20
Chicago Soybeans
1,600
2,000
2,400
2,800
3,200
Aug-
18Se
p-18
Oct
-18
Nov
-18
Dec
-18
Jan-
19Fe
b-19
Mar
-19
Apr-1
9M
ay-1
9Ju
n-19
Jul-1
9Au
g-19
Sep-
19O
ct-1
9N
ov-1
9D
ec-1
9Ja
n-20
Feb-
20
Palm Oil (MYR/tonne)
55
65
75
85
Aug-
18Se
p-18
Oct
-18
Nov
-18
Dec
-18
Jan-
19Fe
b-19
Mar
-19
Apr-1
9M
ay-1
9Ju
n-19
Jul-1
9Au
g-19
Sep-
19O
ct-1
9N
ov-1
9D
ec-1
9Ja
n-20
Feb-
20
Mato Grosso Soybeans (BRL/sack )
Crop price volatility driven by macroeconomics but grower sentiment is strong
Source: Bloomberg, ICE, USDA1. Based on a 60kg sack of soybeans
1
5
February 21, 2020
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Jan-
11
May
-11
Sep-
11
Jan-
12
May
-12
Sep-
12
Jan-
13
May
-13
Sep-
13
Jan-
14
May
-14
Sep-
14
Jan-
15
May
-15
Sep-
15
Jan-
16
May
-16
Sep-
16
Jan-
17
May
-17
Sep-
17
Jan-
18
May
-18
Sep-
18
Jan-
19
May
-19
Sep-
19
Jan-
20
Crop Prices Fertilizer Prices
Crop and Fertilizer Affordability Indices
1. Crop price index is calculated as a weighted average key crop prices (corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton and canola) weighted by the production volume of the individual crops; fertilizer price index is based on NOLA urea, Tampa DAP and Midwest Potash prices weighted by global nutrient consumption.
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Crop & Fertilizer Price Indices1
Index 2014-2015 = 100
February 21, 2020
Source: Bloomberg, USDA, Fertilizer Week
Highest crop price index since May 2018; Combined with lowest fertilizer price index since late 2017 drives high affordability
Agriculture Fundamentals
February 21, 2020
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2017
2018
2019
F20
20F
2017
2018
2019
F20
20F
2017
2018
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F20
20F
2017
2018
2019
F20
20F
2017
2018
2019
F20
20F -250
-501503505507509501,1501,3501,550
2017
2018
2019
F20
20F
Key Crop Grower Cash MarginsLocal Currency Margin/Acre
US Corn US Soybeans US Wheat US Cotton CAN Canola BRZ Soybeans
Fertilizer Cost as a % of US Corn RevenuePercentage
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020F
10-Year Avg
Improved prospective grower margin expected for most crops in 2020 driven by trend yields;Lowest fertilizer cost as a percentage of US corn revenue since 2010/11
Source: USDA, IMEA, Doane, Nutrien
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
US Corn & Soybean Supply/Demand is Tightening 8
US Corn & Soybean Ending StocksMillion Bushels
Lower US corn and soybean production has led to a tightened supply/demand balance
Source: Soybean & Corn Advisor, Doane, Informa, USDA, Nutrien
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
Corn Soybeans
February 21, 2020
North American Major Crop Acreage Forecast
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F 2019E 2020F
Corn 95.3 90.6 88.4 94.0 90.2 89.9 89.7 93.5
Soybeans 76.5 83.7 83.2 83.4 90.1 89.2 76.1 85.0
Wheat 56.2 56.8 54.6 50.2 46.4 47.8 45.2 46.5
Cotton 10.3 11.0 8.6 10.1 12.6 14.1 13.7 13.0
Sorghum 8.1 7.2 8.7 6.7 5.6 5.7 5.3 6.0
Rice 2.5 2.9 2.6 3.2 2.5 3.0 2.5 2.8
Total U.S. Major 249 252 246 248 247 249.7 232.5 247
WC Canola 20.1 20.7 20.6 20.6 22.8 22.6 21.0 21.0
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Major Crop AcreageMillion Acres
Rebound in acreage projected in 2020;Increased soybean competition for acreage should be supportive of crop prices
Source: USDA, Informa, Nutrien February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020Source: Soybean & Corn Advisor, USDA, Nutrien
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60
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160
180 Brazil Argentina
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160 Brazil Argentina
Brazil/Argentina Soybean Production Million Tonnes
Brazil/Argentina Corn Production Million Tonnes
Expect continued increase in South American soybean production in 2020;Corn production could be lower in Brazil due to late safrinha planting and increased weather risk
Record Crop Production in Brazil/Argentina
Price rebound in early 2020 driven by tightened supplies from key producers and concerns about Chinese availability
Prices pressured by reduced global demand, uncertainty around the Chinese potash contract and strong competition into the Brazilian market
Global Crop Nutrient Prices
Near-term Drivers
Potash Nitrogen
Strong 1H 2020 demand expectation supporting urea prices; improved ammonia prices driven by tightened supply
Phosphate
2017 2018
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Jan MarMar May Jul Sep NovNov Jan Mar May Sep JulJan JanNov MarMay Sep Jul NovSepJul JanMay
Potash - CFR Brazil ($/mt)Urea – New Orleans Barge FOB ($/mt)
DAP - FOB Tampa ($/mt)
2016 2019
US$ per tonne
February 21, 2020
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Source: Fertilizer Week, Nutrien
2020
Potash Market Fundamentals
Highest growth rate of the primary crop nutrients
Canada,37%
Russia, 18%
Belarus, 14%
Other, 31%
Long development times and high capital costs
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$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70$3,000
$2,500
10 year Timeframe
Global Potash ConsumptionMillion Tonnes KCl
Global Potash Capacity1
% Share (2019)Greenfield Capital IntensityCost per Tonne2 (US$)
1 Based on nameplate capacity, which may exceed operational capability. 2 Estimates for a conventional 2-million-tonne mine in Saskatchewan, including rail, utility systems, and port facilities.
Range
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Concentration of high-quality deposits
Source: AMEC, CRU, Fertecon, IFA, Nutrien
3.9% (5 Year CAGR)2.8% (16 Year CAGR)
February 21, 2020
Million Tonnes KCl
2020
Fo
reca
st13
We estimate global deliveries between 64-65 million tonnes in 2019 and project a strong rebound in 2020 to 66-68 million tonnes
Global Potash Deliveries by Region
Source: CRU, Fertecon, IFA, Nutrien
0
5
10
15
20
16 17 18 19E 20F 16 17 18 19E 20F 16 17 18 19E 20F 16 17 18 19E 20F 16 17 18 19E 20F 16 17 18 19E 20F
India Other Asia North America Latin America China Other4.0 – 4.5Mmt
• Expect increased shipments in the first half supported by favorable monsoon and increased minimum support prices for key crops
9.0 – 10.5Mmt• Improved palm oil
prices driven by the tightest global palm oil stocks/use ratio since 1997/98 is expected to support improved demand
10.0 – 10.5Mmt• Rebound in corn and
soybean acreage combined with assumed normal application weather expected to support a rebound in shipments
13.0 – 14.0Mmt• Strong corn and
soybean prices and fundamentals entering 2020 and lower potash inventory to start the year
14.5 – 15.5Mmt• Continued increases in
potash application rates and consumption expected, however could see reduced shipments following record highs in 2019
13.5 – 14.0Mmt• Good affordability and
growing demand for NPK fertilizers, including in Africa, are expected to boost potash demand
February 21, 2020
North American Potash Shipments by Calendar YearMillion Tonnes - KCl
North American Potash Demand Profile
North American potash consumption negatively impacted by unfavorable weather conditions in 2019 but expect a significant rebound in 2020
Source: TFI, USDOC, Nutrien
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E 2020F
Domestic Producer Sales Offshore Imports Previous 5-year Average
February 21, 2020
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Global Potash Operational Capability Changes
Global potash operational capability expected to increase from Greenfield Projects
Source: CRU, Fertecon, Company Reports, Nutrien
Global Potash Supply Changes(Million Tonnes)
0.2
0.8
0.5
2019Operational Capability
K+S (Canada) Change
Other Producer ExpansionTonnes
EurochemChange
-0.9
ExpectedClosures
2020Operational Capability
71.8
72.1
NTRChange
-0.3
February 21, 2020
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Relatively Tight Potash Supply & Demand
Global Potash S&DMillion Tonnes KCl
Global Utilization Rate1
Percent
Expect demand growth and capacity closures to offset capacity additions; operating rates expected to be at or above historical average
February 21, 2020
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Source: CRU, Fertecon, IFA, Nutrien1 Based on estimated operational capability. Forecast utilization rate range based on high and low demand forecast.* Demand growth range based on 20 year CAGR (2002 to 2022) of 2.8 to 3.0 percent. 5-year forecast range of 2.3 to 3.3 percent.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Demand*
Operational Capability
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
Source: Fertecon, US EIA, Canadian Gas Price Reporter, Nutrien
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$8
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$10
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Mar
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May
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Jul-1
6Se
p-16
Nov
-16
Jan-
17M
ar-1
7M
ay-1
7Ju
l-17
Sep-
17N
ov-1
7Ja
n-18
Mar
-18
May
-18
Jul-1
8Se
p-18
Nov
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19M
ar-1
9M
ay-1
9Ju
l-19
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19N
ov-1
9Ja
n-20
Henry Hub AECO European Hub
Natural Gas PricesUS$/MMBtu
Decline in European natural gas prices have been a source of pressure on nitrogen prices
North American Natural Gas Prices Remain Favorable
February 21, 2020
Urea Key Regional Trade Balances
Key Urea Importing Regions Million Tonnes
Key Urea Exporting RegionsMillion Tonnes
5.95.5
5.7
2.8
6.3
5.65.9
2.2
9.7
4.4
6.0
2.02
0
4
6
8
10
12
India US Brazil Turkey
+53%
-21%
+2%
-10%
3.3
4.0
2.3
4.7
6.4
4.24.5
2.7 2.5
7.0
2.6
4.6
3.3
4.9
7.1
0
10
8
2
4
6
EgyptIran RussiaSE Asia China
-39%
+3%
+23%
+99%
+1%
Chinese urea exports replaced lost supply from Iran, met increased urea import demand from India and benefitted from weakened Chinese RMB and lower coal prices
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February 21, 2020Source: CRU, Fertecon, Nutrien
2017 2019E2018
19
13.8Mmt
8.9Mmt
4.7Mmt
2.5Mmt
4.9Mmt
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
Exports Anthracite Coal Bituminous Coal Urea Price (fob China)
Stable urea export prices and robust Indian demand supported strong Chinese exports in 2019 while remained below pre-2017 levels due to significant capacity shutdowns
Chinese Urea Exports Respond to Market Signal
Chinese Urea FundamentalsPrice/Cost (US$/tonne)
Source: CRU, Nutrien February 21, 2020
Poor margins, low operating rates and closures
Improved operating rates, increased production and higher exports
Global Net Ammonia Supply Additions Million Tonnes (pro-rated for start-up*, excl. China)
Global Nitrogen Projects
- Does not include smaller debottleneck projects or China capacity changes.* Capacity is prorated for startup timing in the year.
Global Urea Supply Additions Million Tonnes (pro-rated for start-up*, excl. China)
The pace of capacity additions has slowed since 2017 and is projected to remain below demand growth over the medium-term
20
February 21, 2020Source: CRU, Fertecon, Nutrien
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
2017 2018 2019E 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F
US RussiaAsia (excl. China) Middle EastAfrica OtherNet Changes
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2017 2018 2019E 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F
US RussiaAsia (excl. China) Middle EastAfrica OtherNet Changes
Tightening Global Nitrogen Supply & Demand
Global Nitrogen S&DMillion Tonnes Nitrogen
Global Utilization Rate1
Percent
1. Based on estimated operational capabilityNote: Demand growth based on 20 year CAGR 2002 to 2022
21
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180 Demand* Operational Capability
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
February 21, 2020Source: Source: CRU, Nutrien
Expect improved global demand and limited new capacity lead to a tighter supply/demand balance in 2020 and over the medium-term
Phosphate Raw Material Costs
Selected Raw Material PricesUS$/Tonne
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan OctApr OctOct Jan Apr Jul JulJan JanOct Jan Apr JulAprJul
Tampa Liquid Sulfur FOBTampa Ammonia
2016
Phosphate prices continue to be impacted by lower year-over-year ammonia and sulfur prices
Source: Fertilizer Week, Nutrien
2017
February 21, 2020
22
2018 2019 2020
DAP/MAP Exports by Selected Regions
Source: CRU, Company Reports, Nutrien
DAP/MAP ExportsMillion Tonnes
8.9
5.0
3.3 3.0
3.8
10.0
5.9
4.2
3.2 3.0
8.9
6.2
5.0
3.7 3.8
12
6
0
3
9
15
China RussiaMorocco Saudi Arabia US
-11%
+6%
17%
+15% +25%
2017 2018 2019E
February 21, 2020
Chinese phosphate exports declined in 2019 and could be negatively impacted by Coronavirus and marginal production economics in 2020
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Indian DAP Supply and Inventory
India DAP SupplyMillion Tonnes
0
3
8
1
4
7
12
6
2
910
5
11
4.5
5.9
4.3
2022F
4.5
10.4
2018
4.0
4.8
5.9
2017
10.5
2020F
6.0
3.6
5.6
10.4
4.8
2021F2019E
5.8
4.5
5.9
4.5
2023F
6.2
2024F
8.89.6
10.4 10.4 10.5
* Includes unofficial estimates of unaccounted stocks
Source: Katana, CRU, Nutrien
Indian DAP import demand remained relatively strong in 2019 and stocks have declined significantly in recent months supported by improved sales
Imports Production
India DAP InventoryMillion Tonnes
0.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
0.5
3.0
1.5
3.5
Oct-19
Apr-18
Jul-17
Jan-17
Apr-17
Oct-17
Jan-18
Jan-19
Jul-18
Oct-18
Apr-19
Jul-19
ProductionImports Inventory
February 21, 2020
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Expect Improvement in Phosphate Fundamentals
February 21, 2020Source: CRU, Nutrien1 Based on estimated operational capability
Global Phosphate S&DMillion Tonnes P2O5
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
Global Utilization Rate1
Percent
0
10
20
30
40
50
60Demand Operational Capability
25
Low operating rates in China projected to balance the market in the short-term;Demand growth projected to exceed capacity additions from 2020-forward
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