The Government of India announced that it has secured additional fertilizer supplies through long-term international agreements, including an annual delivery of 2.5 million tonnes from the Kingdom of Morocco, to meet agricultural demand for the 2025–2026 season.
The announcement comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are affecting vital global supply chains and prompting countries to bolster food security and strategic imports, particularly for essential agricultural inputs like fertilizers.
According to an official statement, the agreements also include supplies from other countries, as part of India’s strategy to diversify imports and mitigate risks from global supply disruptions. These arrangements aim to stabilise the domestic fertilizer market, particularly during India’s key agricultural seasons, while maintaining comfortable stocks of core products such as urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP).
Morocco, a leading global supplier of phosphate and its derivatives through the OCP Group, plays a central role in supplying international markets, including India, one of the world’s largest importers. A report by Hindu Business Line in December noted that Indian demand for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers is expected to rise 40% in 2025, exceeding 2.5 million tonnes compared with about 1.8 million tonnes in 2024.
OCP officials noted that this export level may continue into 2026 due to growing demand for fertilizers to ensure sustainable food production. The company has increasingly focused on crop- and soil-specific fertilizers rather than exporting raw phosphate alone, promoting products such as Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) and maintaining DAP production. Field trials involving over 22,000 farmers in Karnataka and Rajasthan showed that targeted fertilization improved crop resilience, enhanced agricultural performance, and increased farmer incomes.
Additionally, OCP holds a 28% stake in Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), has joint phosphoric acid production projects with Chambal Fertilisers, and maintains supply agreements with major Indian fertilizer companies, ensuring stable deliveries and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
During her official visit to Morocco from November 18–21, Indian South Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, Nina Malhotra, highlighted India’s aim to enhance long-term strategic phosphate and fertilizer supply arrangements with Morocco, a key component of the country’s food security strategy. Malhotra met with OCP Chairman and CEO Mustafa Terrab to discuss expanding long-term supply agreements, potential joint projects in the fertilizer supply chain, and collaboration in sustainable agriculture and soil health, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthen cooperation in food security.
