The Russian market of mineral fertilizers: features of functioning in the new realities and metamorphoses of development

Under the current conditions, it is highly relevant to study the development trends of the Russian segment of fertilizers and assess its impact on ensuring food security both at the state level and globally. As part of the study, the features of the functioning of the Russian segment of mineral fertilizers at the present stage were determined and the main trends in its development were identified. The specificity of the formation of supply and demand in the domestic and foreign markets is revealed, the level of concentration in the industry is analyzed, the place of Russia in the world market and its position in the main segments is determined, and the pricing mechanisms for this type of chemical products are characterized. The conclusion about the export orientation of the Russian branch of the production of tuks is substantiated. Based on the results of the study, a set of measures was proposed, the implementation of which will allow maintaining the positive dynamics of the industry, stimulating domestic demand for fertilizers from farmers and increasing the competitiveness of Russian fertilizer producers in the world market. The noted changes in environmental factors impose new requirements and approaches to maintaining the sustainability of mineral fertilizer producers and the actions of authorities. It is noted that a significant transformation of commodity flows can be traced in the global fertilizer market and new threats to food security arise due to the sanctions war and restrictions on the supply of Russian fertilizers. In this regard, the study of the characteristics of the functioning of the mineral fertilizer market makes it possible to identify existing gaps in this area of economic relations and should be taken into account when developing policies and forming strategic priorities in this area.