Mazaj News (Web Desk) India’s fertiliser output has dropped sharply amid disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, according to official figures cited by Reuters.
Production fell by nearly 25% in March compared to the same month last year, largely due to reduced availability of natural gas—an essential input for manufacturing urea, a critical fertiliser for India’s agriculture sector.
The decline follows escalating tensions in the region after Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies and fertiliser-related materials, in response to military action by the United States and Israel in late February.
With roughly one-third of global fertiliser shipments typically passing through this corridor, the disruption has raised serious concerns about potential impacts on global food production.
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of India’s economy, employing over 45% of the population, despite challenges such as small-scale farming and lower productivity.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Commerce confirmed that fertiliser production decreased by 24.6% in March 2026 compared to March 2025.