Russia benefits from the sharp rise in fertilizer prices.

THE Russia has been increasing its gains with the Fertilizer exports amid war in the Middle East, taking advantage of the surge in global prices caused by the disruption of flows in the Middle East, according to Financial TimesCurrently, Russian fertilizers They represent 23% of global exports of ammonia-based inputs. and 14% of product shipments were made with urea.The conflict, which compromised strategic routes such as the Strait of HormuzThe fertilizer trade, responsible for about a third of the global fertilizer trade, reduced international supply and raised prices, benefiting major exporters such as Russia. Even with the favorable price scenario, Russian producers face restrictions on significantly expanding exports.To avoid a supply crisis in its domestic market, the Russia has temporarily suspended its fertilizer shipments to ammonia baseStill, companies in the sector have recorded higher revenues, driven by… increased value of inputs such as urea and phosphatesThe war also puts pressure on governments to prioritize food security, which keeps the international market tense.

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