The US doubled its fertilizer imports from Russia, despite the rhetoric of the White House. It has been reported DEA News With reference to Roscongress statistics.
“Despite the rhetoric of the current White House administration, US quarterly fertilizer purchases have increased from $262 million to $596 million,” the statement said.
It is also noted that India and Brazil have started to make more purchases from Russia. It was stated that the Indian side received fertilizer for 78 million dollars in the first quarter of 2021 and about 708 million dollars in the first quarter of 2023.
At the same time, experts emphasize that Russia’s market share in Europe has decreased significantly in recent years. It was replaced by suppliers from Algeria, Egypt, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA.
On August 7, Andrei Klimov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council International Relations Committee, shouldn’t wait The resumption of the grain deal, as it gave nothing to Moscow.
Prior to this, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with the ministers given a set of instructions for the resumption of the work of the grain aisle.
The deal expired on 17 July 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationHe said Russia would return to the grain deal if restrictions on agricultural exports were lifted.
Earlier, it was reported to be the last ship covered by the grain deal. left Black Sea.