In January-June 2025, Ukraine increased fertilizer imports by 25% to 1.563 million tons compared to 1.25 million tons, according to Infoindustry, an industry analytical agency.
Its analysts noted that nitrogen fertilizers remained the main driver, with imports of 842 thousand tons (+19.5% compared to the first half of 2024). Although the largest relative increase in imports is observed in NPK fertilizers, it is only 379 thsd tonnes in physical weight, which is about 40-45% of the demand for the first half of the year, which was in the pre-war years.
Experts have noted an increase in fertilizer prices. For example, the average price of imported nitrogen fertilizers increased by 33.77% to $515 from $385 per ton. Imports of urea, the main fertilizer imported, have increased significantly.
“In NPK, we have noticed a significant increase in price and stability in terms of consumer priorities – the leaders are NPK 8:24:24, 15:15:15 and 10:26:26,” Infoindustry stated.
