Fertilizer imports to Ukraine have increased, but the deficit remains significant.

Ukraine imported almost 1.2 million tons of fertilizers in the first quarter of 2026, which is 13% more compared to the same period last year. "The noticeable growth in the import of nitrogen fertilizers compensated for the significant failure in the import volumes of NPK. The situation was largely saved by the import of carbamide from Nigeria and sulfate from China. While in December traders expected increased competition and complained about the excess supply, by March there was a radical change—prices rose almost twofold, and there was not enough product," explained the experts. Indeed, the import of nitrogen fertilizers (N) amounted to 693 thousand tons, potassium fertilizers (K) were imported to Ukraine in the amount of 27 thousand tons, and phosphorus (P) fertilizers—12 thousand tons. The import of complex fertilizers looks as follows: NPK—204 thousand tons, NP—168 thousand tons, PK—13 thousand tons. "As of April 1, 2026, we have a shortage of NPK, at least 100 thousand ...