China Stops Sending Special Fertilizers to India

China has stopped sending special fertilizers to India for the past two months. Other countries are still getting these shipments. These fertilizers are very important for India. They help grow more fruits, vegetables, and other valuable crops.

Why China Stopped Sending Special Fertilizers to India

Why This is Important

• India gets about 80% of its special fertilizers from China.
• These fertilizers are crucial for growing high-value crops.
• India does not yet have the technology to make these fertilizers.

What’s Happening Now

Chinese officials are not checking shipments going to India. This stops the exports without saying “no” directly. There is no clear ban, but the lack of checks is causing a stop.

This is happening while China and India are having more diplomatic problems. Tensions have been rising over the last five years. Border issues and China’s friendship with Pakistan are big problems.

How This Affects India

India brings in around 150,000-160,000 tonnes of special fertilizers from June to December. These include:

• Fertilizers that dissolve in water
• Liquid fertilizers for leaves and irrigation
• Fertilizers that release nutrients slowly
• Fertilizers with micronutrients
• Fertilizers with extra nutrients
• Fertilizers made just for certain crops
• Nano fertilizers
• Bio-stimulants
• Organic and other special fertilizers

Special fertilizers help crops grow better. They keep the soil healthy and make sure plants get the right nutrients. They are also better for the environment than regular fertilizers.

Future Market Trends

The market for micronutrient fertilizers in India is expected to grow a lot. It should be worth more than $1 billion by 2029. The market for bio-stimulants is also growing fast. It should reach $734 million by 2029. The market for organic fertilizers is expected to reach $1.13 billion by 2032.

What’s Next

India can look for other places to get these fertilizers. “Other countries like Jordan and some in Europe can send these fertilizers, but the challenge is to get them here on time,” said a senior official from a big fertilizer company.

Regular fertilizers like urea help with general farming needs. But special fertilizers give crops exactly what they need to grow best.