Strait to Farms: West Asia War Hits Fertiliser Supply—Can India Look Beyond?

India consumes roughly 400 lakh tonnes of urea each year and produces around 300 lakh tonnes domestically. The remaining 25% comes from imports, a significant share of which originates in the Gulf

Outlook Business Team

Updated on: 5 May 2026 6:11 pm

Published at: 5 May 2026 6:11 pm

India Urea Plants

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Hormuz disruption threatens India fertiliser supply, raising urea costs sharply
LNG supply risk impacts 86% of fertiliser production dependent on West Asia
Urea imports cover 25% demand; output already down 30,000–35,000 tonnes daily

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