India increases urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia
India sharply raised urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia as the West Asia war disrupted traditional trade routes. The shift comes even as a rising subsidy bill and a weaker monsoon forecast pressure India's broader fertilizer supply chain.
India has increased its imports of urea from countries other than its traditional suppliers, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supply routes from the region, according to the commerce ministry's latest data. The country has started sourcing the essential fertilizer from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, and Georgia, sources revealed.
This shift in import strategy comes as India aims to ensure a stable supply of urea for its agricultural sector, a critical component in the production of crops that form the backbone of the nation's economy.
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