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Russia Imposes Restrictions on Some Nitrogen Fertiliser Exports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 24, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 24, 2026
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Russia has suspended all export licenses for ammonium nitrate nitrogen fertilisers from March 21 to April 21, prioritizing domestic spring planting amid global supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran and constrained production capacity.
Russia Imposes Temporary Nitrogen Fertiliser Export Restrictions This Spring
Overview of Russia's Nitrogen Fertiliser Export Policy
Announcement of Export Restrictions
MOSCOW, March 24 (Reuters) - Russia has imposed restrictions on the export of nitrogen fertilisers from March 21 to April 21 to ensure sufficient supply during the spring planting season, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Background and Market Context
Russia's Role in the Global Fertiliser Market
Russia is a major fertiliser producer and exporter but lacks the capacity to significantly increase production this year amid global supply crunch caused by the war in Iran.
Details of the New Export Rules
The Agriculture Ministry said it had stopped all issued licenses for export of ammonium nitrate and will not issue new ones with an exception made only for government contracts.
Government's Rationale and Expected Impact
Prioritizing Domestic Agricultural Needs
Ensuring Supply for Spring Planting
"In the context of growing export demand for nitrogen fertilizers, the suspension of their supplies abroad will allow prioritizing the needs of the domestic market during the spring fieldwork season and ensuring its uninterrupted execution," the ministry said.
(Writing by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Mark Trevelyan/Guy Faulconbridge )
Key Takeaways
- •Russia is a leading global fertiliser exporter but cannot significantly boost output due to capacity limits and recent plant damage, including a drone strike on Dorogobuzh. (bworldonline.com)
- •The export restrictions aim to safeguard domestic agricultural needs during the spring sowing season, with new licenses only issued for government contracts. (apnews.com)
- •Global nitrogen fertiliser markets are under strain from supply shocks linked to the Middle East conflict, including closures of the Strait of Hormuz and halted Gulf production, pushing prices higher. (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia imposes restrictions on some nitrogen fertiliser exports
1Why has Russia imposed restrictions on nitrogen fertiliser exports?
Russia imposed restrictions to ensure sufficient supply for domestic agriculture during the spring planting season.
2What types of fertilisers are affected by the export restrictions?
The restrictions apply to nitrogen fertilisers, specifically including ammonium nitrate.
3How long will Russia's nitrogen fertiliser export restrictions last?
The restrictions are in place from March 21 to April 21, 2024.
4Are there any exceptions to the export ban on nitrogen fertilisers?
Yes, exceptions are only made for government contracts.
5What is the main goal of Russia's fertiliser export halt?
The main goal is to prioritise domestic market needs and ensure uninterrupted spring fieldwork.
