BRAZIL IS THE LEADING IMPORTER OF RUSSIAN FERTILIZER

In the first half of 2023, Russia sold fertilizers to 57 countries and earned a total of at least USD 6.6 billion. The largest customers were Brazil, India, and the United States. Brazil spent USD 1.9 billion, while India spent USD 1.3 billion, accounting for over half of the fertilizer exports from Russia. The United States, China, and Mexico followed, with the United States spending USD 890 million, China spending USD 632 million, and Mexico spending USD 429 million. These estimates are based on data from the UN Comtrade statistics portal.

Sources: Sputnik/Global Fert (*Translated by Ia Niani)