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Russia Halts Ammonium Nitrate Exports Amid Global Fertilizer Crisis

3/25/2026

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Russia's Agriculture Ministry announced Russia has suspended ammonium nitrate exports from March 21 to April 21.
The move follows a global fertilizer crisis worsened by the Iran war, disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia produced 28.9 million tons of ammonium nitrate last year, accounting for about 20% of the global nutrient trade.
The suspension aims to satisfy domestic needs as farmers ramp up spring fertilizer use.

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Russia's Agriculture Ministry announced Russia has suspended ammonium nitrate exports from March 21 to April 21.
The move follows a global fertilizer crisis worsened by the Iran war, disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia produced 28.9 million tons of ammonium nitrate last year, accounting for about 20% of the global nutrient trade.
The suspension aims to satisfy domestic needs as farmers ramp up spring fertilizer use.