Against the background of rising gas prices after the abandonment of energy resources from Russia, European fertilizers have become uncompetitive, and Russia has filled this gap. Russia’s share in EU fertilizer imports has increased from 17% in 2022 to the current 30%, the British Financial Times states.

Noting that dependence on gas has turned into dependence on fertilizers, the EU is expanding the use of fertilizers derived from manure

Until recently, in Europe, the amount of manure that can be applied to fields was limited, since the high nitrogen content harms the environment. It is expected that the European Commission will soften these requirements, which the Greens are already protesting against

KRISTALL OF GROWTH previously reported that, according to the Financial Times, after the imposition of sanctions against Russia, Russian fertilizers have become the “new gas” for Europe.