Jordan’s phosphate sector has received a significant boost with the signing of a major supply agreement between the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and Coromandel International, one of India’s largest agri-solutions providers and the country’s second-largest phosphate fertilizer producer. Under the deal, which was formalized last Thursday at JPMC’s Phosphate Industrial Complex in Aqaba, JPMC will supply half a million tonnes of high-quality Jordanian phosphate annually to Coromandel’s new production facilities, beginning in April 2026.

The agreement was signed by JPMC CEO Abdul Wahab Al-Rawad and Coromandel CEO Sankara Subramanian, in the presence of JPMC Chairman Muhammad Thneibat and Coromandel Chairman Arun Alagappan. It marks a deepening of the long-standing relationship between Jordan’s phosphate industry and India’s fertilizer sector, one that has been critical to maintaining reliable phosphoric acid supply chains through joint ventures such as the Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO).

For Jordan, the agreement represents a strategic leap forward. Thneibat called the deal a milestone that reaffirms Jordan’s position as a key player in the global phosphate market. He noted that it aligns with JPMC’s 2030 strategy, which focuses on expanding downstream value-added industries, strengthening product competitiveness, boosting exports, and creating high-value jobs. By forging stronger ties with major international buyers like Coromandel, JPMC is positioning Jordan as a regional hub for phosphate and fertilizer manufacturing and attracting greater global investment into the Kingdom’s industrial base.

Alagappan echoed these sentiments, describing JPMC as a trusted and reliable partner capable of meeting India’s growing fertilizer demand. He emphasized that the deal not only secures supply for Coromandel’s operations but also supports India’s agricultural productivity at a time of rising demand for phosphatic fertilizers. Subramanian added that the agreement is an extension of a trusted relationship, providing a platform for the two companies to meet long-term market growth, pursue collaborative innovation, and strengthen bilateral economic ties.

Al-Rawad highlighted the agreement as part of JPMC’s broader strategy to scale production capacity, modernize infrastructure, and enhance operational efficiency. These initiatives, combined with new partnerships, are designed to elevate Jordan’s competitiveness in the global phosphate supply chain and reinforce its stature as a preferred supplier to major markets like India.

The signing ceremony was followed by a visit by the Indian delegation to the Phosphate Industrial Complex and JIFCO facilities, where they reviewed JPMC’s technological upgrades and expansion plans. The delegation praised the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, underscoring Jordan’s rising importance as a driver of global fertilizer supply.

JPMC and Coromandel also play a crucial role in setting global quarterly reference prices for phosphoric acid, a responsibility that further underscores their joint influence on international fertilizer markets. This agreement is expected to not only secure raw material supply but also help shape the future of global phosphate trade flows at a time when food security and input costs are at the center of international attention.