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Slovakia's Largest Fertilizer Producer Cuts Output Amid High Natural Gas Prices
Duslo AS reduces ammonia production to technical minimum as Middle East conflict impacts European industry
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:20am
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Slovakia's largest fertilizer producer, Duslo AS, has cut ammonia production to the 'technical minimum' due to surging natural gas prices, according to the company's CEO Pavel Hanus. The move is another sign that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is starting to impact the fertilizer industry in Europe. Duslo, which is part of one of Europe's largest fertilizer producers Agrofert AS, has scaled back output across all its operations to a technical minimum of 85% of full capacity.
Why it matters
The reduction in fertilizer production by Duslo and other European producers could lead to supply disruptions and higher prices for farmers in the region, potentially impacting crop yields and food production. The Middle East conflict has already caused significant volatility in global energy and commodity markets, and the fertilizer industry is the latest sector to feel the effects.
The details
Duslo AS has the capacity to produce 1,600 tons of ammonia per day, but has now cut production to the 'technical minimum' in response to the surge in natural gas prices. Agrofert, the parent company of Duslo, has scaled back output across all its operations to 85% of full capacity, including at its German subsidiary SKW Piesteritz GmbH, which is Germany's biggest ammonia plant.
- Duslo AS has cut ammonia production to the 'technical minimum' in recent days.
The players
Duslo AS
Slovakia's largest fertilizer producer.
Pavel Hanus
Chief Executive Officer of Duslo AS.
Agrofert AS
One of Europe's largest fertilizer producers, of which Duslo AS is a subsidiary.
Petr Cingr
Vice Chairman of the Board at Agrofert.
SKW Piesteritz GmbH
Germany's biggest ammonia plant, which is also owned by Agrofert.
What they’re saying
“We will take measures depending on how the situation develops and how long this unwanted state of affairs persists.”
— Pavel Hanus, Chief Executive Officer, Duslo AS (Bloomberg)
The takeaway
The reduction in fertilizer production by Duslo and other European producers highlights the broader impact the Middle East conflict is having on the global economy, with the fertilizer industry the latest sector to feel the effects of surging energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
