Russian fertilizer exports to the EU increased in April

Moscow, June 18 (Prensa Latina) Shipments of Russian fertilizers to the European Union (EU) increased by 50 percent in April, the Sputnik news agency reported, based on data from the bloc's statistical office, Eurostat.

June 18, 2025
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Fertilizer exports to the EU amounted to €135.6 million in April, equal to €91.9 million last year, while the share of Russian companies increased from 19.1 to 25.1 percent of EU companies, reads the report.

According to the statistics, Poland remains the EU country that has purchased the most fertilizers from Russia, with €45.9 million in April, followed by Italy with €22.5 million, and the Netherlands with €12.8 million.

Last week, the EU Council approved prohibitive tariffs on fertilizer and agricultural imports from Russia and Belarus, despite protests from local farmers who fear rising prices. The measure will take effect on July 1.

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