Indian Fertilizer Firms Inks Pact With Canada's Canpotex

Three Indian fertilizer companies Coromandel International, Chambal Fertilizers and Indian Potash have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canpotex, Canada, one of the largest suppliers of Potash globally. “The MOU will reduce both supply and price volatility and ensure stable longterm supply of Potassic fertilizer to India”, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister Chemicals & Fertilizers, said.

Canpotex is a joint venture between leading fertilizer players, Mosaic & Nutrien, and markets Potash being produced at Saskatchewan region in Canada. As part of

the MoU, Canpotex, Canada will supply upto 15 LMT of Potash annually for a period of three years to the Indian Fertilizer companies, said the Department of Fertilizer in a statement. This supply partnership is expected to improve fertilizer availability within the country and reduce supply side and price vulner abilities.

Potash, which is a source of potassium, is used both for direct application as mop as well as in combination with ‘n’ & ‘p’ nutrients in npk fertilizers

Potash, which is a source of Potassium, is used both for direct application as MOP as well as in combination with ‘N’&‘P’ nutrients in NPK fertilizers. India meets 100 percent of its Potash requirement through imports. The country imports approximately 40 LMT MOP annually.Aiming at reducing import dependence, the Department of Fertilizer has included PDM (Potash derived from Molasses) in the Nutrient -based Subsidy Scheme(NBS) scheme to support indigenous sources of Potash.