UralChem

URALCHEM Holding P.L.C., based in Cyprus, oversees URALCHEM Group, a leading producer of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers in Russia and the CIS. It is recognized as the largest producer of ammonium nitrate in Russia and the second-largest manufacturer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers. The company operates facilities capable of producing over 2.9 million tonnes of ammonia, 2.9 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 1.2 million tonnes of urea, and 0.8 million tonnes of phosphate and compound fertilizers annually. In 2015, URALCHEM accounted for significant portions of the Russian market, producing 26.5% of ammonium nitrate, 18.6% of ammonia, and 19.7% of urea. Its key assets include production branches in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Berezniki, and Voskresensk, as well as trading operations in Latvia and Brazil. The company’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to develop innovative fertilizers tailored to specific markets, supported by long-term contracts for natural gas supply from Gazprom and Novatek, which is essential for its nitrogen fertilizer production. The growing demand for mineral fertilizers, particularly in BRIC countries and Southeast Asia, indicates strong long-term growth potential for URALCHEM.