Consortium led by Indian Potash Limited plans large-scale east and west coast shipments through August 2026 as manufacturers strengthen raw material supply chains ahead of key agricultural cycles

India’s leading fertilizer producers have initiated one of the sector’s largest coordinated raw material procurement programs this year, moving to secure 536,000 metric tonnes of bulk anhydrous ammonia for delivery across key ports on the country’s eastern and western coastlines between June and August 2026. The large-scale import program reflects strengthening demand expectations from the agricultural sector as manufacturers prepare for upcoming fertilizer production cycles amid continued volatility in global feedstock markets.

The procurement initiative is being coordinated by Indian Potash Limited on behalf of a consortium comprising Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Indorama India Private Limited, The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, and the Ostwal Group. Together, the participating companies represent a substantial share of India’s fertilizer manufacturing and distribution ecosystem, underscoring the strategic importance of ensuring uninterrupted ammonia availability for domestic production.

Of the total planned imports, approximately 370,000 metric tonnes have been allocated for east coast ports, while 166,000 metric tonnes are earmarked for west coast facilities. The east coast continues to dominate India’s fertilizer import infrastructure, with Paradeep emerging as the single largest receiving hub under the current procurement plan. Across the three-month schedule, Paradeep is expected to handle nearly 190,000 metric tonnes, followed by Kakinada with 90,000 metric tonnes and Kandla with 84,000 metric tonnes.

For June 2026, the consortium plans imports totaling 173,000 metric tonnes, including cargoes routed through Sikka, Kandla, New Mangalore, Mormugao, Kochi, Kakinada, Vizag, Paradeep, and Haldia. Import volumes are scheduled to rise further in July to 178,000 metric tonnes before reaching 185,000 metric tonnes in August, highlighting the sector’s effort to build inventory and maintain stable production flows during a critical demand period for agricultural inputs.

The scale and timing of the procurement underline India’s continued dependence on imported ammonia and other fertilizer intermediates, even as the country seeks to expand domestic production capabilities. The consortium-based purchasing structure is also expected to provide stronger bargaining power with international suppliers, improve freight economics, and enhance supply security in a market increasingly shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, energy price fluctuations, and shifting global trade patterns.

Suppliers have been invited to submit pricing on a CFR/CIF basis in U.S. dollars per metric tonne, with flexibility to quote separately for individual ports and coastal regions. The bidding process is scheduled to conclude in mid-May, with participating companies expected to finalize allocations and shipment schedules shortly thereafter in coordination with successful suppliers.