Russia's Fertilizer Exports to EU Drop 3.9x in 2026
The most active imports of Russian fertilizers were recorded in Slovenia (€29.5 million), Germany (€12.45 million), Bulgaria (€12.44 million), and Poland (€10.2 million).
Consensus
- Russia's fertilizer exports to the EU fell by 3.9 times in the first half of 2026.
- In June 2026, EU imports of Russian fertilizers amounted to 93.97 million euros.
- The EU's fertilizer imports from Russia in June 2026 were 3.5 times lower than in June 2025.
- Monthly fertilizer imports from Russia to the EU increased by 1.6 times in June 2026 compared to May 2026.
- The June 2026 import volume was the highest since December 2025.
- Slovenia was the top EU importer of Russian fertilizers in June 2026, followed by Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland.
- The EU imported mixed fertilizers worth 142.7 million euros, potassium fertilizers worth 111.9 million euros, and nitrogen fertilizers worth 42.9 million euros in the first half of 2026.
- Organic fertilizers accounted for only 474,000 euros in EU purchases from Russia in the first half of 2026.
Points of divergence
- The EU's import of beer from Russia in June 2026 was 4.1 million euros, nearly three times higher than the previous month, with Poland contributing 2.3 million euros and Lithuania 677,000 euros. — vedomosti
- Belgium became the top buyer of Russian gas in June 2026, with major purchases also made by France, Hungary, Spain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Greece. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Export of fertilizer from Russia to the EU fell almost fourfold — Ведомости
- Russia reduced fertilizer exports to the EU by 3.5 times — Вести