• Four India-bound ships carrying around 0.18 million tonnes of fertilisers and fertilizer inputs successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace agreement.
• The shipments include approximately 92,250 tonnes of urea, helping ease concerns over fertiliser availability for India's agriculture sector.
• During the West Asia conflict, around 0.33 million tonnes of urea and 0.22-0.25 million tonnes of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) were stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Two urea-carrying vessels transporting 50,000 tonnes and 42,750 tonnes are expected to arrive at Krishnapatnam and Kakinada ports shortly.
• The imported fertilisers will be immediately unloaded and added to India's existing fertiliser stocks to support ongoing agricultural needs.
• Fertiliser sales in India between March 1 and June 21, 2026, reached 15.34 million tonnes, marking a 9.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
• India's domestic fertiliser production rose to 13.31 million tonnes during the crisis period, supplemented by 4.36 million tonnes of imports.
• Through global tenders and procurement efforts, India has secured imports of around 9 million tonnes of urea and complex fertilisers since the West Asia conflict began.
• The reopening of shipping routes is expected to strengthen fertiliser supply security and support the upcoming agricultural season