India's Fertilizer Import Dependence
Despite being the world's second-largest fertilizer consumer and producer, India remains structurally import-dependent across all three primary nutrients.
- Urea: India imports approximately 20% of needs in normal years; major suppliers include Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and China. Domestic production capacity: approximately 25 million metric tonnes (urea equivalent).
- DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate): India imports nearly 50% of consumption; major suppliers include Saudi Arabia (OCP subsidiary), Jordan, Morocco, China, and Russia.
- MOP (Muriate of Potash): India imports nearly 100% of its potash needs; major suppliers include Canada (Nutrien/Mosaic), Russia, Belarus, and Jordan.
- Ammonia and phosphoric acid used in domestic fertilizer manufacturing are themselves largely imported.
- The Strait of Hormuz crisis has tanker traffic collapse of over 90%, effectively halting normal import flows.
● Tracked since March 19, 2026 · last seen April 27, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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