# Russia cuts fertilizer export quota to 18.8 mln tons for Dec 2026 to May 2027

> Russia set its mineral-fertilizer export quota at 18.8 million metric tons for December 2026 through May 2027, down from 20 million tons for the previous six-month period. The quota comprises 11.3 million tons of nitrogen fertilizers and 7.5 million tons of complex fertilizers, and is intended to preserve domestic supply.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T12:15:34.163Z
- Category: policy · region Russia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83896-russia-cuts-fertilizer-export-quota-to-18-8-mln-tons-for-dec-2026-to-may-2027
- Commodities: [Urea](https://feedsoft.ai/c/UREA.md), [DAP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DAP.md), [TSP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TSP.md), [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

The lower cap could reduce export availability of Russian fertilizers and tighten supplies for importers, supporting fertilizer prices. It also prioritizes domestic availability in Russia.

## Read by commodity

- DAP: bullish ▲
- TSP: bullish ▲
- UREA: bullish ▲
- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UREA | 2023-11-17 | [China fertilizer group calls for export cuts to stabilize prices](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33090-china-fertilizer-group-calls-for-export-cuts-to-stabilize-prices.md) | +0.7% | -8.2% |
| UREA | 2022-04-07 | [Russia to keep fertiliser export quotas until next spring 07.04.2022 - UkrAgroConsult](https://feedsoft.ai/events/41770-russia-to-keep-fertiliser-export-quotas-until-next-spring-07-04-2022.md) | -0.3% | -20.6% |
| UREA | 2023-11-23 | [Russian government extends fertilizer export quotas for six months -  Business & Economy - TASS](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33095-russian-government-extends-fertilizer-export-quotas-for-six-months-business-and.md) | -3.3% | -9.7% |
| UREA | 2023-08-31 | [Russian Cabinet sets export duties for fertilizers from September 1 -  Business & Economy - TASS](https://feedsoft.ai/events/34497-russian-cabinet-sets-export-duties-for-fertilizers-from-september-1-business.md) | +7.6% | +5.3% |
| UREA | 2025-12-05 | [Fertilizer market November/December 2025 market report](https://feedsoft.ai/events/5186-fertilizer-market-november-december-2025-market-report.md) | +0.6% | +10.9% |
| DAP | 2026-07-29 | [China extends phosphate export curbs through August 2026 as Russia holds fertilizer quotas](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18268-china-extends-phosphate-export-curbs-through-august-2026-as-russia-holds.md) | +1.6% | +1.6% |
| DAP | 2023-11-17 | [China fertilizer group calls for export cuts to stabilize prices](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33090-china-fertilizer-group-calls-for-export-cuts-to-stabilize-prices.md) | +0.9% | +3.9% |
| DAP | 2023-11-23 | [Russian government extends fertilizer export quotas for six months -  Business & Economy - TASS](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33095-russian-government-extends-fertilizer-export-quotas-for-six-months-business-and.md) | +0.9% | +3.9% |

## Sources

- devdiscourse.com: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/4002565-russia-cuts-fertilizer-export-quota-to-188-mln-tons-for-dec-2026-to-may-2027

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