How much urea does Russia export?
It is the largest exporter by value: $3.2 billion in 2024, 16% of world exports of urea (HS 310210) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 17% of its urea exports by value.
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Russia's urea exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.2 billion | 16% | 8.8 million t | $362 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 310210 (Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution).
Where Russia's urea goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $550M | 17% |
| United States | $458M | 14% |
| India | $433M | 14% |
| Mexico | $241M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $209M | 6.6% |
The urea price Russia sells into
The benchmark price, Urea, FOB Middle East, was $407.5/t in September 2026, down 12% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 53% a year, calmer in 88% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Urea price history.
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