Russia to fertilize African food security with export boost

Joseph Madzimure in RUSSIA

RUSSIA is ready to boost its fertiliser exports to African countries for the continent to realise food security.

Russia’s fertiliser exports to Africa reached 740 000 tonnes last year, with Zimbabwe being one of the recipient nations.

Speaking to African journalists attending a conference on Global Food Security here, the deputy chief executive of Phos Agro Group, one of Russia’s largest fertiliser companies, Mr Siroj Loikov said:

“Phos Agro has increased its fertiliser supplies to Africa more than sixfold from 117 000 tonnes in 2018 to 740 000 in 2024.

“In 2025, the company’s fertiliser supplies to the African continent rose considerably, increasing by one third in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2023.”

According to Mr Loikov, Africa is one of Phos Agro’s priority areas for international development, with the company expecting to double its exports to the continent over the next five years.