Casablanca – OCP Nutricrops and Koch Ag & Energy Solutions have agreed to deepen their industrial partnership through the creation of a new jointly owned fertilizer venture in Morocco, expanding production capacity and strengthening their position in global phosphate fertilizer markets.

Under the agreement, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions will acquire a 50% stake in Jorf Fertilizers Company I (JFC I), a subsidiary of OCP Nutricrops. Once the transaction is completed and the necessary regulatory approvals are obtained, the facility will operate as a joint venture equally owned by both companies, representing a new stage in their long-term cooperation.

The investment builds on the partnership established in 2022, when Koch acquired a 50% interest in another fertilizer production company at the Jorf Lasfar complex. The latest agreement broadens that collaboration by adding another production facility to the companies’ shared operations.

JFC I operates a phosphate fertilizer manufacturing plant at the Jorf Lasfar industrial complex, one of Morocco’s largest industrial zones and home to the world’s largest integrated phosphate fertilizer production platform. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 1.2 million metric tons of phosphate-based fertilizers and supplies agricultural markets through OCP Nutricrops’ international distribution network.

Following completion of the transaction, the combined annual production capacity of the two joint ventures is expected to reach approximately 2.5 million metric tons. According to the companies, the additional output will strengthen their ability to supply phosphate fertilizers to customers across international markets, including North America, while supporting long-term growth in global agricultural demand.

The investment comes as fertilizer producers and agricultural markets continue to focus on improving supply chain resilience following several years of volatility in global commodity markets. Agricultural producers in many regions have sought to diversify fertilizer supply sources and secure more stable access to phosphate-based crop nutrients, which remain an essential component of modern agricultural production.

North America has been identified as one of the principal markets targeted by the expanded partnership. The companies said the new venture is intended to improve the availability of reliable phosphate fertilizer supplies for customers in the region, where demand has continued to increase alongside efforts to strengthen agricultural supply chains.

The agreement also coincides with recent developments affecting fertilizer trade between Morocco and the United States. The temporary suspension by the U.S. administration of countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports has created additional commercial opportunities for suppliers serving the American market. According to the companies, the measure is expected to facilitate access to phosphate-based plant nutrition products for U.S. farmers while supporting soil health and crop productivity.

The companies said the new investment reflects the success of their existing collaboration and will further expand their phosphate fertilizer offering while reinforcing their long-term strategic relationship. They added that the joint venture is expected to improve their ability to provide reliable, high-quality plant nutrition products to customers, particularly in North America, while contributing to stronger agricultural value chains and supporting long-term food security.

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of the required legal and regulatory approvals.

OCP Nutricrops is the plant nutrition subsidiary of the OCP Group and specializes in developing phosphate-based fertilizer solutions tailored to different soil conditions and crop requirements. The company combines agronomic research, precision agriculture, soil fertility mapping, and digital technologies to develop customized products aimed at improving agricultural productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices.

Working with research institutions, universities, agronomists, and agricultural specialists in numerous countries, OCP Nutricrops develops fertilizer recommendations adapted to local growing conditions. The company says this approach enables farmers to improve nutrient efficiency, enhance soil health, increase crop yields, and reduce the environmental impact associated with fertilizer use.

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is part of Koch, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. Through its businesses serving the agriculture, energy, chemicals, and commodities sectors, the company provides a broad range of industrial products and services to customers around the world.

Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch, Inc. generates annual revenues exceeding $125 billion and operates in more than 50 countries. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested more than $190 billion in expanding and modernizing their operations and currently employ approximately 130,000 people worldwide.

The expanded partnership reflects continued international investment in Morocco’s phosphate fertilizer industry, where the Jorf Lasfar complex remains one of the world’s largest fertilizer production and export hubs. By combining production assets, industrial expertise, and international distribution networks, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions and OCP Nutricrops aim to strengthen their position in global fertilizer markets while responding to growing demand for phosphate-based plant nutrition products.