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Agadir – The first fertilizer shipments under a major supply agreement between Morocco and India have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking Morocco’s effort to supply global destinations.
According to the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, “four cargo ships carrying essential consignments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulfur successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz last week. Amid global trade challenges, these ships are currently proceeding to their designated ports across the country.”
Indian authorities specified that the fertilizers were ensured from Russia, Morocco, Egypt, USA, Jordan, South Korea, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.
The announcement comes three months after India signed a landmark agreement with Morocco’s OCP Group for the supply of 2.5 million tonnes of fertilizers.
Signed in March, the agreement is part of New Delhi’s broader strategy to diversify fertilizer imports and reduce dependence on traditional suppliers amid volatility in global markets.
At the time, Indian authorities said the deal accounted for nearly 29% of the 8.6 million tonnes of fertilizers and raw materials the country planned to secure through international agreements.
The latest shipments arrive as India reports comfortable inventory levels. According to the Ministry of Fertilizers, total fertilizer stocks reached 19.6 million tonnes as of June 22, up from 16.8 million tonnes a year earlier.
DAP inventories alone stood at 2.09 million tonnes, representing an increase of more than 30% compared to the same period in 2025.
Indian authorities said they have already secured more than 9 million tonnes of urea and phosphate- and potash-based fertilizers for the current agricultural season, with the Morocco-OCP agreement serving as one of the central pillars of that procurement effort.
For Morocco, the development reflects the growing international reach of OCP and the country’s position as one of the world’s leading producers of phosphate and phosphate-based fertilizers.
In parallel with its deepening ties with India, Morocco is also reinforcing cooperation with Japan in agriculture and fertilizer supply. Japanese Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki recently visited OCP’s industrial platform in Jorf Lasfar.
The visit followed renewed diplomatic engagement between Rabat and Tokyo, including a joint communiqué earlier this year aimed at expanding cooperation in renewable energy, industry, and agriculture.
OCP has indicated its intention to further strengthen ties with Japanese partners as global demand for secure fertilizer supplies continues to rise.
