India-bound fertilizer ships cross Hormuz, federal government states
ReutersLast Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 08:38:00 PM IST
Summary
4 freight ships packed with important fertilizers like urea and di-ammonium phosphate have actually effectively browsed the Strait of Hormuz, en path to Indian ports. This advancement considerably boosts the country’s fertilizer reserves, essential for satisfying the upcoming summertime crop season’s needs. India continues its robust import technique, supplementing domestic production to guarantee adequate crop nutrient accessibility for farmers across the country.
Mumbai: Four freight ships bring urea, di-ammonium phosphate and sulphur crossed the Strait of Hormuz recently and were headed to ports in India, enhancing the nation’s fertilizer stocks, the Indian federal government stated in a declaration on Monday.
Recently, India stated 16 India-bound ships bring fertiliser were stranded in the Strait of Hormuz with about 700,000 loads on board.
To fulfill the regional need for the summertime crop season, India has actually currently imported 5 million lots of crop nutrients, consisting of urea, apart from improving regional output, a federal government authorities stated recently.
India imports fertilisers, such as urea and DAP, along with melted gas, a crucial feedstock for urea production, and is among the world’s biggest fertiliser importers.
The ships, which are headed to the Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra ports, crossed the strait recently, the declaration stated.
India’s cumulative fertiliser stock stands at 19.60 million metric lots, the declaration stated.
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