Uralkali is one of the world’s leading producers of potash fertiliser and one of Russia’s largest chemical companies.

The company was founded in 1930 as a state-owned enterprise, and reincorporated as a joint-stock company in 1992.

In 2007, Uralkali became the first Russian chemical company to go public when it successfully listed its shares on the RTS and MICEX exchanges in Russia, and also on the London Stock Exchange.

The company now has a share of around 10% of the global market for potash fertiliser and ranks among the top 30 Russian companies by market capitalisation.

Uralkali’s major production facilities are located in the city of Berezniki, in the Perm territory, and consist of two mines and four enrichment plants. The company also owns the Baltic Bulk Terminal in St. Petersburg.

Uralkali’s reserves are located in the Verkhnekamskoye potassium and magnesium salt field in Perm, which is the world’s second largest proven deposit with more than 3.8bn tonnes of ore.

Uralkali is primarily an export business focused on supplying the rapidly developing markets of China, Brazil, South-East Asia and India where it holds leading market positions. The company also sells to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and USA. The distribution of Uralkali’s products around the world is conducted by Belarusian Potash Company, which is a joint venture between Uralkali and Belaruskali.

Sales to customers in Russia account for around 10% of production.

Uralkali’s location in Russia gives the company significant cost advantages over its competitors in other geographies and has helped cement its position as one of the world’s leading potash producers.

Quelle: Unternehmen