Fertilizers
Europe dependent
on their natural gas
they are trying
the same trick
with fertilizers
they could control
our food prices
Fertilizers
Europe with subsidised
and carbon-intensive
fertilizers
and jeopardizing
climate goals
leadership in the
green transition
Fertilizers
European market
with state subsidised
fertilizers
European production
uncompetitive
to dictate our
food prices
in the future
The EU is becoming increasingly dependent on imports of Russian fertilizers, currently accounting for over 30% of the EU’s total urea imports. This is providing revenue for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and risks driving EU producers out of business.
Urgent action is required to stop Russian fertilizers from financing the war, and to boost the EU’s strategic autonomy in food and fertilizer production.
What can Europe do?
Europe must explore all possible restrictive measures.
Imposing tariffs on Russian fertilizers is one way to cut off revenue to Russia’s war machine, support European farmers, and avoid the dangers of over-reliance on Russian imports. This will help prevent destabilising the EU fertilizer market and allow producers to continue the green transformation of their operations.
The Facts
The EU imported €1.5 billion worth of urea-based fertilizers from Russia in the years 2022 and 2023.
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In 2023/24 imports of Russian urea fertilizers increased by 117% compared to 2020/21.
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Russian fertilizers currently account for over 30% of total EU imports of urea.
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15-20% of the EU’s production capacity is temporarily halted. Cheap state-subsidised Russian fertilizers are threatening to put EU producers out of business.
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Main fertilizers produced in the EU or in the European Economic Area are, on average, 50-60% less carbon-intensive than Russian products.
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EU production can meet EU demand for nitrogen fertilizers.
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