The report was prepared based on the results of the research on the Russian market of mineral fertilizers conducted from February, 2009 to May, 2008.
The main research target was gathering and analysis of information on the mineral fertilizers market of the Russian Federation, as well as an estimation of export-import volumes.
Tasks that were fulfilled in the course of the research: - Estimation of current conditions and a retrospective analysis of the Russian mineral fertilizers market. - Estimation of current conditions and a retrospective analysis of export-import flows on the Russian market for mineral fertilizers.
The following methods of obtaining information were applied: - desk research; - expert analysis of the data obtained.
In the course of desk research, the main information relevant to fulfillment of the set tasks was collected. The input information was obtained from secondary sources, mainly: - official state data sources; - specialized database information; - data from information and legal systems; - generally accessible data and analytical materials obtained from agrochemical enterprises; - other generally accessible information sources.
