This represents a 52 percent year-on-year increase and the highest figure since at least 1999, driven primarily by nitrogen and mixed fertilizers.

Polish economic analysts point out that this record growth shows the practical dependence and imperatives of the agricultural market, which persist despite the adverse geopolitical context.

They also highlight the paradox of a member of the European Union and a strong supporter of sanctions against Moscow simultaneously becoming one of the largest buyers of a strategic Russian product.

The data shows the complexities of economic decoupling, where productive sectors prioritize their operational needs in the face of inflationary pressures and food security concerns.

This substantial increase calls into question the effectiveness of unilateral trade restrictions and highlights the resilience of specialized trade channels for essential goods.

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