China 's imports of fertiliser from Russia during the first eight months of 2018 were down by 30.4 % YoY , according to a report by the ministry of agriculture and rural development . In contrast, the value of imports of these items increased in major markets such as the UK (up 23.4 per cent), India (up 18.2 per cent) and Malaysia (up 17.4 per cent). Total imports of fertiliser in the first nine months was down 17.4 % to 2.97 million metric tonnes ( 2017 ) and valued at $ 839 m , with Russia and China being the main suppliers , it said . In the nine month period , 697,000 mt of Sunfat oil ( SA ) was imported , down 5 % from the year before , but imports of urea were up 5.8 % to 360,000 kg .
China 's imports of fertiliser from Russia during the first eight months of 2018 were down by 30.4 % YoY , according to a report by the ministry of agriculture and rural development . Total imports of fertiliser in the first nine months was down 17.4 % to 2.97 million metric tonnes ( 2017 ) and valued at $ 839 m , with Russia and China being the main suppliers , it said . In the nine month period , 697,000 mt of Sunfat oil ( SA ) was imported , down 5 % from the year before , but imports of urea were up 5.8 % to 360,000 kg .