India's fertiliser supplies are under pressure after disruptions to shipping routes due to the war in the Middle East, raising concerns about lower farm produce and higher food prices.
India, the world's second-largest fertiliser user after China, depends heavily on imports of both raw materials and finished products - much of which comes from the Gulf, passing through the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has been disrupted.
Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.
India uses nearly 40 million tonnes of urea annually, supported by government subsidies, and supply disruptions could affect planting decisions.
Natural gas is the main raw material used to make urea and India imports about 85% of it, mostly from the Gulf region.
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