OREANDA-NEWS. During the first 9 months of 2006, EuroChem enterprise in Kingisepp produced 566,200 tonnes of core products (96.9% of the year-ago level), of which 414,000 tonnes of mineral fertilizers (95.4% of the year-ago level), and 152,200 tonnes (101%) of defluorinated phosphate (phosphates for cattle feed, DFP).

The output of ammophos (MAP) in the total product mix was 345,800 tonnes, up 60% (plus 129,600 tonnes) year-on-year. During the period specified Phosphorit was also producing Grade B sulphoammophos (NP), and making small, but regular shipments of superphosphate (SP) upon customers' requests.

The range of products offered was determined by the market. When the unprofitable ore-mining plant was shut down in July, the emphasis was put on the production of ammophos.