Russia's agrochemical imports soar in early 2026 as China dominates supply

Russia’s imports of agrochemicals and fertilisers through Kuban’s ports have surged in early 2026. Pesticide shipments reached a record 13,700 metric tons in the first half of the year. This marks a 26% rise compared to the same period in 2025. China led the supply of agrochemicals, with imports doubling to 1,280 metric tons. Turkey followed as the second-largest supplier, providing over 892.5 metric tons. Together, they dominated the market, with China also accounting for 11,900 metric tons of pesticide imports, or 87.6% of the total. India contributed an additional 1,600 metric tons.

Krasnodar Territory handled 2,850 metric tons of agrochemical imports in the first half of 2026. In 2025, the same region imported 6,400 metric tons of fertilisers, a 14.2% increase from 2024. Israel, China, and Turkey were the most active suppliers of fertilisers to Krasnodar Territory during that year. The sharp rise in pesticide and fertiliser imports highlights growing demand in Russia’s agricultural sector. China remains the dominant supplier for both agrochemicals and pesticides. Ports in the Krasnodar Territory continue to play a key role in handling these shipments.