Morocco strengthens its position as a strategic supplier to India in the fertilizer market.
Morocco has emerged as one of the key suppliers of water-soluble fertilizers to India, alongside major countries like China, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, and the United States, according to the Indian Ministry of Health and Food.
India’s consumption of these fertilizers during the 2023-2024 fiscal year reached approximately 335,000 tons, primarily used for nutrition of horticultural crops relying on precision irrigation systems due to their high yield, despite their high costs and exclusion from the government support program known as the “Nutrient-Based Subsidy” (NBS).
Morocco’s position as a reliable supplier was bolstered after China decided to reduce its exports of certain fertilizers to India, leading to disruptions in supply chains and raising concerns within the Indian farming community. In response, New Delhi sought to diversify its trade partners, turning its attention to countries including Morocco and Saudi Arabia to secure its strategic fertilizer needs.
Major Indian importers have signed significant agreements with the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) for large shipments of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and other fertilizers such as TSP and NPS, amounting to 1.5 million tons of DAP and one million tons of TSP. This move indicates an advanced level of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.
India exclusively relied on Morocco as a source of TSP fertilizer since it began importing in June 2024, reflecting the trust New Delhi places in its Moroccan partner amidst its strategic shift toward diversifying supply sources and reducing dependency on traditional suppliers like China.
