9 months ago
Morocco's OCP Predicts 40% Rise in Phosphate Exports to India
OCP, a big company from Morocco that has most of the world's phosphate, thinks they will send almost 40% more phosphate to India next year.
This is important because phosphate helps plants grow and makes food.
They want to keep sending the same amount in 2026 too.
OCP is also making special fertilizers just for different crops and soils in India.
They have been working with farmers in Karnataka and Rajasthan and found that using the right fertilizers makes plants grow better and gives farmers more money.
They also have deals with big Indian companies to make and sell fertilizers.
OCP is using new technology to make better fertilizers and wants to do the same in other countries like Rwanda.
OCP predicts a nearly 40% rise in phosphate exports to India in 2025, reaching 2.5 million tonnes.
The company aims to maintain similar export levels in 2026 to support India's food and fertilizer security.
OCP is focusing on customized fertilizers and promoting triple super phosphate (TSP) as a better alternative to rock phosphate.
The company is engaged in local projects to establish blending units in Rwanda and is open to similar projects in other countries.
OCP has partnerships with leading Indian fertilizer companies and is working with farmers in Karnataka and Rajasthan to improve soil health and farm incomes.
- Who
- OCP, a Moroccan company with 70% of the world's phosphate reserves
- What
- OCP predicts a nearly 40% rise in phosphate exports to India in 2025
- Where
- Exports are from Morocco to India, with a focus on Karnataka and Rajasthan for customized fertilizers
- When
- The increase is expected in 2025, with similar levels projected for 2026
- Why
- To support India's food and fertilizer security, improve soil health, and boost farm incomes
Key facts
- Company
- OCP
- Phosphate Reserves
- 70% of world's reserves
- Projected Exports to India (2025)
- 2.5 million tonnes
- Current Exports to India (2024)
- 1.8 million tonnes
- CEO
- Youssef El Bari
- Key Products
- DAP, Rock Phosphate, TSP
- Focus Areas
- Customized Fertilizers, Smart Blender Technology
- Indian Partnerships
- PPL, Chambal Fertilisers, IPL, HURL, RCF, NFL, FACT
Quotes
Youssef El Bari
CEO of OCP Nutricrops
“Customised fertilization represents the future of sustainable agriculture. By tailoring the nutrients’ use to the specific needs of each crop, crop cycle, soil and region, we help farmers use inputs more efficiently while protecting soil fertility and the environment.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“For more than four decades, OCP has been a long standing partner to Indian farmers. In 2025, OCP Nutricrops is supplying more than 2.5 mt of phosphatic fertilizers to help farmers raise productivity and strengthen the nation’s food and fertilizer security.”
thehindubusinessline.com
