China's curbs on fertiliser exports may affect India, says report

The increased scrutiny comes as global fertilisers costs have soared to new records, spurred by energy crises in Europe and China as coal and natural gas are important feedstocks

Chinese authorities are imposing new hurdles for fertilizer exporters amid growing concerns over surging power prices and food production, a move that could worsen a global price shock and food inflation.
 

Some Chinese fertilizer cargoes ready to be shipped are being held up by local authorities for additional checks or to obtain new export certificates, according to people familiar with the matter. The supplies will either end up being sold on the domestic market or face delays in being exported, said the people, who asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak on the matter.

The increased