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Fertilizer International 527 Jul-Aug 2025

7 July 2025

Grupa Azoty ships fertilizer to South America

POLAND

Grupa Azoty ships fertilizer to South America

Ship loading a Grupa Azoty fertilizer cargo.

Grupa Azoty Police has successfully loaded a 36,640 tonne fertilizer consignment at its seaport for transport to South America. The historic shipment marks the first of its kind, in terms of its scale and the history of the company’s Police production plant, Grupa Azoty said.

“The loading operation was carried out using the Group’s port infrastructure and maritime logistics capabilities. This milestone confirms Grupa Azoty’s ability to execute large-scale logistics operations at a top-tier level, opening new opportunities for exporting Polish chemical products to global markets,” the company said in a statement.

Grupa Azoty says its sales efforts – combined with an expanded product portfolio – have already delivered tangible results in the first quarter of 2025. Total sales volumes for the period rose by 18% year-on-year, including a 22% increase in nitrogen fertilizer sales.

While ensuring a stable supply of fertilizers for Polish farmers remains its top priority, the company is simultaneously looking to improve its export performance currently.

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