US EditionRussia Stops Ammonium Nitrate Exports for One Month Amid Global Supply Crunch
Russia, the world’s second-largest fertiliser producer, accounts for 20% of global nutrient trade and paused ammonium nitrate exports from March 21 to April 21 to support farmers.
- On Tuesday, Russia's Agriculture Ministry announced a temporary suspension of ammonium nitrate exports from March 21 through April 21 to prioritize domestic farmers during spring planting.
- Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, causing severe trade disruptions that prompted the export restrictions.
- As the world's largest producer, Russia controls up to 40% of global ammonium nitrate trade, though exports under intergovernmental agreements remain exempt from the ban.
- Import-Dependent nations like India and Brazil face worsening shortages, with analysts warning that fertilizer supply shocks typically manifest in higher food prices within six to nine months.
- With fertilizer scarcity intensifying, producers and governments are struggling to mitigate mounting costs, while analysts suggest shifting toward regional supply chains is essential to avoid further volatility.
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Russia stops ammonium nitrate exports for one month amid global supply crunch
Russia, which controls up to 40% of the global trade in ammonium nitrate, said on Tuesday it will stop exports of the fertilizer for one month until April 21 to ensure sufficient supply during the spring planting season.
The race for fertilizers has begun: Russia remains one of the few suppliers
The war in the Middle East has increased fears about the coming global food crisis. Governments around the world are hastily looking for supplies of mineral fertilizers on the eve of sowing season. While the United States is easing transportation rules…
Russia will stop exporting ammonium nitrate abroad for at least a month. Russia justifies its decision by saying that there is enough of the substance on the domestic market. The reason for this is most likely the attack on the ammonium nitrate plant in Ukraine in February.
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