The accumulated resources of mineral fertilizers (taking into account balances in 2016) are 2514,9 thousand tonnes, which is 238,4 thousand tonnes more than the previous year (2016 2276,5 thousand tonnes).

As of August 21, 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 – 13646 RUB/t (-6%), urea – 18008 RUB/t (-6%), potassium chloride – 14660 RUB/t (-5%), azofoska – 19929 RUB/t (-12%), ammophos – 27621 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 of August 21, 2017 information about the problems associated with the acquisition or unjustified price growth on mineral fertilizers, have been reported.

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