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India's Fertilizer Production Drops 24.6% Amid Global Disruptions

4/21/2026

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India's fertilizer production fell 24.6% in March 2026 from March 2025, per the Ministry of Commerce, after gains in January and February.
The decline is attributed to disruptions in natural gas imports caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, affecting raw materials and fuel gases.
The World Trade Organization warned these disruptions could threaten global food security, while the Petroleum Ministry says there is no fertilizer shortage.

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India's fertilizer production fell 24.6% in March 2026 from March 2025, per the Ministry of Commerce, after gains in January and February.
The decline is attributed to disruptions in natural gas imports caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, affecting raw materials and fuel gases.
The World Trade Organization warned these disruptions could threaten global food security, while the Petroleum Ministry says there is no fertilizer shortage.