Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India to Increase Specialty Fertilizer Capacity Due to Supply Issues
India is trying to make its own special fertilizers because it can't get them from China as easily anymore.
These fertilizers help grow things like fruits and flowers.
China used to provide most of these fertilizers.
The government is talking to companies to make more here.
India imports most of the materials, but some companies are starting to make them using new methods.
This will help India become more self-sufficient and could create new jobs.
China is selling to other countries, which increases costs and lead times for India.
India is stepping up its domestic production of specialty fertilizers due to supply disruptions from China.
China supplies nearly 80% of India's specialty fertilizers, including water-soluble nutrients.
The Indian government is holding discussions with fertilizer producers to increase availability of specialty fertilizers.
India is heavily reliant on imports for specialty fertilizers such as Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Calcium Nitrate (CN).
New indigenous technologies are emerging, potentially increasing India's self-reliance in fertilizer production.
- Who
- The Indian government, fertilizer producers, and related industry stakeholders.
- What
- India is increasing domestic production of specialty fertilizers.
- When
- Production increases are in response to recent supply disruptions, with some companies already producing and others scaling up.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce dependence on Chinese imports and ensure the availability of fertilizers.
Industry Trends
Market Players
Market structure
Industry Trends
Many companies are engaged in trading and selling specialty fertilizers.
Market Players
Very few are actual producers.
- Dependency on China
- India imports ~80% of its specialty fertilizers from China.
- Specialty Fertilizer Market
- Worth approx. $1.46 billion in 2022.
- Market Share of WSF
- 25-30%
- Demand for specialty fertilizers
- ~1.2-1.3 million tonnes annually in FY25.
- Impact of export ban on CN
- Shipment costs increased by ~50-60% from other countries.