'The surge in fertilizer exports to BRICS is more than business—it’s a geopolitical statement.'
By Hal Turner: The Russian Association of Fertilizer Producers reports a 60% surge in fertilizer exports to BRICS over three years, reaching a record 21.5 million tons. BRICS countries now account for half of Russia’s fertilizer exports, with one in three tons of agrochemicals they import produced in Russia.
This isn’t just commerce—it’s a strategic realignment challenging Western control over global food security.
PhosAgro, Russia’s leading fertilizer producer, directs nearly half its exports—4 million tons—to BRICS, including a record 2.3 million tons to Brazil in 2024 alone. In five years, the company doubled shipments and more than doubled its share of Brazil’s phosphate imports—from 9% to 23%. This shift signals a clear move away from Western-dominated markets toward strengthening ties with allied nations.


