Indian embassies seek fertilizer alternatives amid West Asia conflict
With the West Asia conflict causing major fertilizer supply hiccups (the region usually covers about 30% of India's urea and DAP needs), India is not waiting around.
As the kharif planting season approaches, Indian embassies are busy reaching out to countries like Russia, Indonesia, and Malaysia to lock in alternative sources and keep things steady for farmers.
Russia exports to India up 40%
Russia increased its fertilizer exports to India by 40% as of December 2025.
Plus, Indian companies have inked a $1.2 billion memorandum of understanding with Uralchem for a new joint-venture urea plant in Russia aimed to open by 2027-28.
Meanwhile, Morocco's OCP is strengthening its presence here, and Egypt is stepping up too: fertilizer imports from Egypt crossed $29 million in 2024, with talk of investing in new plants near the Suez Canal.