Cinis Fertilizer will stop its Sweden plant for overhaul amid weak market conditions

Cinis Fertilizer will temporarily suspend production at its potassium sulfate plant in Köpmanholmen, Sweden, in mid-November to carry out an extensive technical overhaul aimed at boosting production capacity and operational stability. The shutdown is expected to last four to six weeks, the company said.

The decision coincides with a period of subdued market demand and lower fertilizer prices, which, together with higher raw material costs, have put pressure on the company’s margins. The production halt will enable the implementation of technical improvements designed to enhance process efficiency and environmental performance.

Planned upgrades include increased cooling capacity to improve production stability and volumes, as well as the installation of a new filter system to reduce dust emissions and improve the working environment.

“This is good timing to conduct plant improvements given the seasonality of the fertilizer market,” said Jakob Liedberg, chief executive and founder of Cinis Fertilizer. “A short stop of production provides an opportunity for us to concentrate on implementing planned improvement measures with our own staff and external parties.”

Cinis Fertilizer is also conducting a strategic review focusing on reducing input material costs, increasing production efficiency, and improving finished goods pricing.

The company will release its third-quarter interim report on November 13, 2025, and said it expects to provide an update on the review when available.

Cinis Fertilizer, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, produces potassium sulfate (SOP) using recycled materials from the battery and pulp industries. Its patented process uses about half the energy of conventional production methods and generates fertilizer with a lower carbon footprint.