Production planning, logistics, imports are being actively coordinated, days industry body.
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Even as the geopolitical tensions in West Asia give rise to concerns about potential disruptions to fertiliser trade and logistics, the industry body said in a statement to businessline that current inventory levels and supply arrangements are “expected to provide sufficient cushion to meet agricultural demand.”
The fertilizer industry is working closely with the Government of India, state governments and other stakeholders to ensure smooth distribution of fertilisers across regions, the Association said. Production planning, imports and logistics are being actively coordinated to maintain adequate availability during the upcoming cropping season, it added.
“In the first ten months of the year, India has reported higher fertilizer production and imports of Urea, DAP, Complex, SSP and MOP – moving from 57 million tons last year to 65 million tons in FY25-26,” the Association points out. Further, DAP & NPK inventories have gone up by 70-80% over last year corresponding period, giving adequate comfort to manage the temporary disruption in any supplies from Middle East, it adds.
An industry executive said that in case of Phosphatic fertilizers, India has diversified supplies, and is sourcing from nations such as Morocco, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Belarus, which partially offsets supply disruption risks from one region. “Indian fertilizer companies have long-term supply arrangements with global producers. These companies often secure annual or multi-year contracts for phosphoric acid, ammonia, and rock phosphate, which can help stabilise supplies in the short-term,” the executive added.
As per the FAI, India is entering a lean agricultural season, with the major Kharif sowing period expected to begin in June. During this phase, fertilizer consumption typically remains moderate, allowing the industry to replenish inventories and undertake routine maintenance operations at production facilities.
“However, the current geopolitical disturbances can impact prices of these key raw materials like Sulphur and Ammonia and industry will be working closely with the Government for ensuring that Nutrient-based Subsidy rates for the kharif season adequately factors spurt in raw material prices and exchange rate,” the industry body added.
Published on March 9, 2026