India diversifies fertilizer imports, boosts domestic production after China supply dip

• India faced concerns due to a decline in specialized fertilizer exports from China.
• To counter this, India increased imports of specialized fertilizers from alternative countries like Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Morocco, and the US.
• China previously supplied over 65% of India's specialized fertilizers (1.71 lakh tonnes) in FY 2024-25.
• India is focusing on domestic research and development of new fertilizer technologies, including nano urea and nano DAP, to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Nano urea and nano DAP are gaining popularity among farmers due to their efficiency and cost-saving benefits.

Why It Matters: India diversifies fertilizer sources, reducing China dependence to secure agricultural stability.