Russian exporters may have new opportunities if the government decides to extend quotas for the export of fertilizers from the country.
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently proposing to extend the current quota for the export of mineral fertilizers from Russia.
Most likely, the extension period will be from June 1 to November 30, 2025, the total quota volume will be about 20 million tons.
Of this volume, nitrogen fertilizers will account for 12 million tons, complex fertilizers — 8 million tons.
It is emphasized that at present, from December 2024 to May 2025, the quota is also valid and in approximately the same volume: 19 million tons.
At the same time, the volume of fertilizer production in the Russian Federation is growing.
For example, about 63 million tons were produced in 2024, which is 7% more than in 2023.
“And the forecast calculations for 2025 again include a systematic increase in indicators.
Thus, we can fully meet our own needs, and this applies to both the volumes and the range of products.
Saturation of our market is our key task, since the availability of fertilizers directly affects the implementation of strategic plans for agriculture,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev.
According to experts, Russia currently occupies a leading position in the global fertilizer market.
Firstly, it is the only country that fully provides its farmers with all types of necessary fertilizers and at the same time actively exports.
Secondly, shipments abroad are also growing: last year a record volume of 42 million tons was reached. The main purchasing countries include Brazil, India and China, as well as the United States.
Experts believe that in 2025, the volume of mineral fertilizer exports abroad will continue to grow. In particular, this may become possible due to an increase in quotas.
At the same time, one of the main priorities of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture is to fully provide domestic farmers with everything they need, so increasing exports is only possible if there is a surplus after supplying them with the required volume of fertilizers.
Currently, fertilizer exporters are positive, since the United States promises to lift sanctions on the export of such products in the near future, as well as to launch settlements through the SWIFT system.
If this happens, the range of opportunities for Russian companies will expand, although they are already successfully operating, making payments in rubles, yuan and other national currencies.
According to the latest data, over 75% of Russian fertilizer exports go to friendly countries.
