China halts fertiliser shipments to India amid trade disputes
China has quietly stopped sending specialty fertilizers to India for over two months, holding up shipments by delaying inspections instead of announcing an official ban.
These fertilizers are essential for growing fruits and veggies, and about 80% of what India uses comes from China.
The timing lines up with ongoing political tensions between the two countries.
India sources around 150,000-160,000 tons of these fertilizers from China
India depends on China for roughly 150,000-160,000 tons of these fertilizers each year.
With local production falling short due to limited tech and capacity, finding new suppliers like Jordan or Europe could take time and may not be as reliable.
This move follows earlier Chinese restrictions on other critical materials, highlighting how global politics can quickly impact Indian farmers and food supply.