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OSTCHEM Ukraine: Urea, Ammonium Nitrate, UAN-32 — ADAM Guide 2026

OSTCHEM is Ukraine's largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers, operating three plants (Cherkasy Azot, Rivneazot, Sievierodonetsk Azot) with about 35% of the Ukrainian market. The core lineup is urea, ammonium nitrate, UAN-32, and CAN. Prices run 8–15% below imports thanks to local production.

Founded: 2010In Ukraine since: 2010Official website
OSTCHEM nitrogen fertilizer production facility in Ukraine

About the brand

OSTCHEM Holding is a holding structure created in 2010 to consolidate Group DF's nitrogen fertilizer assets. It owns three leading Ukrainian producers: Cherkasy Azot, Rivneazot, and Sievierodonetsk Azot. Together they control about 35% of the Ukrainian nitrogen fertilizer market and rank among the largest exporters of urea and ammonium nitrate in Europe. The primary feedstock is natural gas, which OSTCHEM imports mainly via the western gas transit corridors. OSTCHEM's production capacity is over 3 million tonnes of urea per year, 1.8 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, and 1.2 million tonnes of UAN-32. Product quality meets Ukrainian DSTU standards and European EN standards for nitrogen fertilizers. The holding invests in modernization, particularly in lower-gas-consumption ammonia synthesis technology.

Key facts

Founded2010
CountryUkraine
Production sitesCherkasy Azot, Rivneazot, Sievierodonetsk Azot
UA market share~35% nitrogen fertilizers
FeedstockNatural gas (imported)
Export marketsEU, Turkey, North Africa

Presence in Ukraine

As a Ukrainian producer, OSTCHEM has the densest logistics footprint among nitrogen fertilizer suppliers in the country: three plants across different regions deliver short-distance transport to any farm. The average plant-to-field distance in Ukraine is under 400 km, which makes delivery 2–3 times cheaper than imports. OSTCHEM sells through a network of more than 150 official distributors, and since 2024 has an active marketplace presence including ADAM. As of April 2026, ADAM lists 5–7 active OSTCHEM distributors in the nitrogen fertilizer category, with an average RFQ response time of 6.2 hours. Large Steppe and Forest-Steppe agribusinesses are the core customers, buying UAN-32 by the tanker directly from the plants. In 2025, OSTCHEM launched a direct-to-small-farm program via regional terminals with 1,000 L IBC packaging.

Top products

  • Carbamide (urea)
  • Ammonium nitrate N33
  • UAN-32 (КАС-32)
  • Calcium ammonium nitrate
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Frequently asked questions

How much does OSTCHEM urea cost in April 2026?
In April 2026, OSTCHEM urea on ADAM runs 22,000–22,800 UAH/t ex-works depending on the plant (Cherkasy Azot, Rivneazot, Sievierodonetsk Azot) and order size. That's ~47.8 UAH per 1 kg of actual nitrogen — the cheapest nitrogen fertilizer in Ukraine.
Can OSTCHEM be bought direct from the plant?
Yes — for volumes above 100 tonnes, OSTCHEM sells direct ex-works. For smaller volumes, the path is either the 150+ distributor network or ADAM (5–7 distributors quote each item). Direct purchases save 3–5% versus distributor pricing.
What's the difference between OSTCHEM and Group DF?
OSTCHEM is the Group DF holding subsidiary that owns all of the group's nitrogen assets (three plants). Group DF is the wider holding — it also owns Cherkasy Azot, Titanium TZOV, and chemical and metallurgy assets. For a farmer, OSTCHEM and Group DF mean the same nitrogen fertilizer supplier.
What quality standards does OSTCHEM meet?
OSTCHEM products meet Ukrainian DSTU standards (DSTU 2081 for urea, DSTU 7370 for UAN) and European EN standards. Every batch is lab-tested for active ingredient content, granule size distribution, and moisture. Quality certificates ship with every delivery.
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