The Moroccan government has approved plans to expand OCP Nutricrops into France and India, according to official decrees published earlier this month.
The move is part of OCP Group’s plan to grow its business abroad and strengthen its position in the global fertiliser market.
In France, OCP will set up a new company with a capital of €26m. It will manage marketing across Europe and develop fertiliser products suited to European soils and crops.
The expansion comes as the European fertiliser market remains highly competitive. Demand is also growing for more sustainable and low-carbon farming solutions. The government said the new unit would help support greener agriculture.
OCP approved the plan at a meeting on 11 March last year.
The government has also approved a new subsidiary in India. This company will develop and sell fertilisers adapted to local soils and crops. It will also handle production, exports, research, and logistics.
Officials said India’s fertiliser market is large and diverse, requiring products tailored to local needs. They added that having a presence in India would help OCP respond faster to demand and better serve customers.
The expansion comes as global demand for fertilisers rises, partly due to disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East.
Earlier this week, Reuters reported that India is in talks with Morocco and other countries to secure more fertiliser supplies. This follows concerns that restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz could affect global supply.
India is also trying to diversify its import sources. Recent agreements include long-term deals with Morocco for about 2.5 million tonnes of fertiliser each year.
Morocco is also supplying other regions. According to Argus Media, OCP sold 90,000 tonnes of phosphate fertilisers to Latin America for delivery in April.
OCP Group reported revenues of about $11.4bn last year, up 17%.
Morocco has some of the world’s largest phosphate reserves. OCP plays a key role in producing fertilisers used in agriculture worldwide. The group is also expanding in Africa, investing in projects to improve food security and support sustainable farming.
