India looks to fertilizer exporters in Indonesia and Malaysia amid Iran war
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Analysts warn of shortages in winter sowing season if Hormuz disruption continues
India depends heavily on imported fertilizers, and is actively looking for alternative sources after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters
NEW DELHI — India is the world’s second largest consumer of fertilizers after China and depends on imports to meet domestic demand. It is looking to diversify sourcing beyond the Middle East, tapping nations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Egypt amid shipping disruptions caused by the Iran war.
