Fertilizer producer highlights affordability and supply security as key pillars of its Asia-Pacific strategy
Russian fertilizer major Uralchem has significantly expanded its presence across the Asia-Pacific region, more than doubling shipments to member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc since 2022 as demand for crop nutrients continues to strengthen across some of the world’s fastest-growing agricultural markets.
The company reported fertilizer deliveries of 6.5 million tonnes to APEC economies in 2025, underscoring the growing importance of the region within Uralchem’s global growth strategy. The figures were highlighted by Dmitry Konyaev during the Russia–APEC: Broad Cooperation Horizons up to 2035 session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026, where policymakers and industry leaders examined global fertilizer security amid persistent supply challenges and price volatility.
According to the company, expanding engagement with Asia-Pacific markets has become a strategic priority as governments across the region seek to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen food security. In recent years, Uralchem has invested in building and expanding its distribution footprint in countries including Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines, positioning itself closer to key farming markets.
Konyaev emphasized that fertilizer affordability remains a critical consideration in the company’s regional supply strategy. Uralchem aims to balance commercial objectives with the need to ensure farmers maintain access to essential crop nutrients at economically viable prices, particularly as global agricultural input markets navigate periods of uncertainty.
The shipment growth comes at a time when demand for fertilizers remains resilient across Asia, driven by rising food consumption, efforts to improve crop yields and government initiatives aimed at bolstering domestic agricultural production.
Uralchem ranks among the world’s leading producers and exporters of nitrogen and complex fertilizers. Together with Uralkali and TOAZ, the broader Uralchem Group commands a combined production capacity of approximately 25 million tonnes annually and employs more than 38,000 people, making it one of the largest integrated fertilizer groups globally.
The latest expansion reflects a broader shift in global fertilizer trade flows, with Asia-Pacific increasingly emerging as a critical growth engine for nutrient producers seeking long-term demand stability and market diversification.
