Archive · 28 Jul 2025
India Boosts Fertiliser Output Amid Supply Disruptions From China
Imagine farmers need food for their plants, just like we need food to grow.
A key ingredient for that food comes from China, but China stopped sending it.
Now, India is making its own version and getting help from other countries, especially Saudi Arabia.
They are also trying to make better plant food using new technologies.
This change is important because it means India will be less dependent on China, which helps them to secure the necessary ingredients for crops.
India is increasing domestic fertiliser production due to halted supplies from China.
India's fertiliser industry is projected to reach $16.58 billion by 2032, with a 4.2% CAGR.
Fertiliser production increased to 51 MT in FY25, supported by government schemes.
India secured a five-year agreement with Saudi Arabia for DAP imports to offset Chinese supply.
India is diversifying fertiliser sources, exploring alternatives to China.
- Who
- Indian manufacturers, farmers, policymakers, and the governments of India and China.
- What
- India is increasing fertiliser production and diversifying supply sources.
- When
- Fertiliser production increased in FY25.
- Where
- India and China, also involving Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, Russia, Oman, and Morocco.
- Why
- China halted fertiliser supplies to India, prompting domestic production and diversification efforts.
- Industry Growth Forecast
- $16.58 billion by 2032
- CAGR
- 4.2%
- FY25 Production
- 51 MT
- DAP Import Agreement
- Saudi Arabia (3.1 million tonnes annually)
- Chinese Share of Imports
- 70% (June-Dec)
- Chinese DAP imports FY24
- 2.29 MT
- Chinese DAP imports FY25
- 0.84 MT