economy
March 21, 2026
India looks to boost fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus
India is reportedly looking to boost fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus amid a shortage due to the Middle East conflict
TL;DR
- India is looking to boost fertilizer imports from Russia, Belarus, and Morocco.
- Supply crunch is anticipated due to the Middle East conflict and China's export curbs.
- The Middle East accounts for about half of India's fertilizer imports.
- India is in touch with Russia and other nations, including Indonesia, for additional supplies.
- Shortage of liquefied natural gas, a key feedstock for urea production, is also a concern.
- Around a third of the world's nitrogen fertilizers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions.
- India is the world's biggest urea importer.
- Domestic urea production capacity has trailed demand, with reliance on imports projected to increase.
- Agriculture is a significant sector in India, contributing to GDP and providing livelihoods to a large portion of the population.
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