The accumulated resources of mineral fertilizers (taking into account balances in 2016) are 2351,7 thousand tonnes, which is 235,4 thousand tonnes more than in the same period last year (2016 2116,3 thousand tonnes).

As at 31 July 2017, the average price of the most popular forms of fertilizers, including VAT, packaging, transport and distribution costs in comparison with the same date of 2016 is as follows: for ammonium nitrate 13658 RUB/t (-8%), urea – 18033 RUB/t (-6%), potassium chloride – 14711 RUB/t (-4%), azofoska – 19951 RUB/t (-12%), ammophos – 27598 RUB/t (-10%).

According to agribusiness management bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2017, the domestic agricultural commodity producers for carrying out of seasonal field works it is planned to purchase 2.8 million tonnes

As at 31 July 2017 information about the problems associated with the acquisition or unjustified price growth on mineral fertilizers, have been reported.

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