Four cargo vessels loaded with fertilizers have successfully crossed the conflict-prone Strait of Hormuz and are heading to India, as reported by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. These ships are transporting urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulphur to ports including Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra, bolstering India’s fertilizer stock ahead of the Kharif sowing season.
Despite the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting maritime traffic in the Strait, a recent agreement between the US and Iran aims to establish coordination mechanisms for safer transits. This includes a hotline for vessels seeking assistance during their passage.
Since the crisis began on March 1, India’s domestic fertilizer production has reached over 133 lakh tonnes, with imports totaling 43.69 lakh tonnes. A recent global tender for urea has added 17.70 lakh tonnes to India’s secured supplies, raising the total to more than 90 lakh tonnes for the season.
India has diversified its urea imports from a range of countries, while DAP and NPK supplies are being sourced through the Red Sea from various suppliers, mitigating geopolitical risks. Fertilizer sales since March 1 have risen to 153.4 lakh tonnes compared to 140.2 lakh tonnes in the previous year, highlighting strong demand and availability management amid global disruptions.
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