Ukraine increased imports of mineral fertilizers by 3.2 times

During January-February of 2010, Ukraine increased imports of mineral fertilizers by 3.2 times compared to the same period of 2009 – to the level of 52.5 mln USD, declared the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine.

According to the announcement, in the reporting period, export volumes of mineral fertilizers grew by 29.8% - to the level of 167.73 mln USD.

As a reminder, in 2009, Ukraine reduced exports of mineral fertilizers by 57% compared to 2008 – to 857.85 mln USD, imports – by 57.4%, to 257.35 mln USD.

Source: AgriMarket.Info