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Agriculture
India's Fertiliser Import Dependence Soars to 34.5% in FY26
✍️ NDTV
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 11:41 PM
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India’s reliance on imported fertilisers climbed to 34.5% of total consumption in fiscal year 2026, up from 24.4% the previous year and 32% in 2023, according to government data.
The Ministry of Agriculture released data showing a sharp rise in the share of imported fertilisers in India’s total consumption. In fiscal year 2026, imports accounted for 34.5% of the country’s fertiliser use, a significant jump from 24.4% recorded in FY25.
The increase follows a modest rise in FY23, when import dependence stood at 32%. Analysts suggest that higher domestic production costs and a push for higher crop yields may be driving farmers to seek more imported inputs.
Government officials have not yet clarified whether the uptick is due to policy changes or market dynamics. However, the trend raises concerns among agrarian communities about the cost of inputs and the sustainability of relying on foreign supplies.
Industry stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely, as any further rise could impact farm budgets and food security plans for the upcoming monsoon season.
The increase follows a modest rise in FY23, when import dependence stood at 32%. Analysts suggest that higher domestic production costs and a push for higher crop yields may be driving farmers to seek more imported inputs.
Government officials have not yet clarified whether the uptick is due to policy changes or market dynamics. However, the trend raises concerns among agrarian communities about the cost of inputs and the sustainability of relying on foreign supplies.
Industry stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely, as any further rise could impact farm budgets and food security plans for the upcoming monsoon season.