Ukraine has the most expensive ammonium nitrate in Europe

of it – urea, reached 29 000 UAH per ton versus 27 000 UAH/t before the introduction of restrictions, although this fertilizer is not explosive and is not subject to a ban on import. All because of its small supply on the Ukrainian market, claims Gordeychuk. “Currently, we have the most expensive ammonium nitrate in Europe. The only comparable price is in Romania. We have a psychological price “ceiling” that the market has hit. There is no point in buying nitrate more expensively for the next sowing season, just as there will be no one to set a price for the product that will be equal to the cost of urea. We need to find ways to resolve these logistical difficulties,” says Gordeychuk. Gordeychuk reports that active purchases of ammonium nitrate and urea are currently suspended until the situation in the ports is “resolved.” Imports by sea allowed nitrate to be imported at prices 10-20 euros/t cheaper than via land corridors. The situation may stabilize within a month, the expert ...