# Centre acts to boost DAP availability, blames global suppliers - The HinduBusinessLine

> India's Fertilizer Ministry says it is acting to boost DAP availability after shortages at local level, citing 60% import dependence. The government blamed reduced exports from some global suppliers and Red Sea shipping diversions. October and November account for 65-70% of Rabi season DAP demand.

- Date: 2024-11-28 · published 2024-11-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region India · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/12046-centre-acts-to-boost-dap-availability-blames-global-suppliers-the
- Commodities: [DAP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DAP.md)

## Why it matters

Tight Indian DAP supply and Red Sea rerouting support import demand and firm global phosphate prices. Indian buying during peak season can pull supply from export markets.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DAP | 2020-07-06 | [Essential Fertilizers Ride the Coronavirus Storm Across the Globe - AgriBusiness Global](https://feedsoft.ai/events/52065-essential-fertilizers-ride-the-coronavirus-storm-across-the-globe-agribusiness.md) | +3.3% | +12.5% |
| DAP | 2020-05-22 | [Rising fertilizer freight rates to pressure suppliers \| MoroccoTomorrow](https://feedsoft.ai/events/53067-rising-fertilizer-freight-rates-to-pressure-suppliers-moroccotomorrow.md) | +1.5% | +2.5% |
| DAP | 2026-07-08 | [Mosaic cuts Brazil phosphate output amid tight sulfur supply, rising costs \| S&P Global](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18689-mosaic-cuts-brazil-phosphate-output-amid-tight-sulfur-supply-rising-costs-s-and.md) | +1.0% | +5.1% |
| DAP | 2022-04-22 | [Fertiliser prices hit new highs as multiple problems affect global supplies :: Content :: Tập đoàn Hoá chất Việt Nam (Vinachem)](https://feedsoft.ai/events/41767-fertiliser-prices-hit-new-highs-as-multiple-problems-affect-global-supplies.md) | -0.7% | -9.5% |
| DAP | 2023-12-11 | [Diammonium Phosphate Prices Surge Globally Amidst Supply Chain Constraints](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33031-diammonium-phosphate-prices-surge-globally-amidst-supply-chain-constraints.md) | +0.9% | +3.9% |

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/centre-acts-to-boost-dap-availability-blames-global-suppliers/article68922010.ece

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