ICL has announced the opening of a new specialty fertilizer production facility in Maharashtra, India, at a critical moment when global supply chains are under pressure due to geopolitical instability and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping corridor. As India relies heavily on fertilizer imports, the new plant addresses urgent supply disruptions by shifting toward local manufacturing. The facility aligns with the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative and reflects ICL’s broader strategy to expand production in high-growth markets. By producing Water Soluble Fertilizers (WSF) domestically, the company aims to reduce dependence on cross-border logistics, diversify supply routes, and ensure more reliable access to essential agricultural inputs.
Spanning approximately seven acres (28,000 square meters), the facility will replicate ICL’s advanced production model from Israel, delivering high-quality specialty fertilizers that enable precise nutrient application and greater agronomic efficiency. With India’s WSF market demonstrating steady growth in recent years, the new plant will support local farmers in adopting more sustainable practices, increasing yields, and strengthening long-term food security. According to Nir Ilani, President of ICL’s Growing Solutions Division, building local production capacity is essential for navigating geopolitical constraints. The investment deepens ICL’s three-decade presence in India, where it already generates approximately $250 million in annual revenue, while reinforcing supply reliability for customers across the region.
