Casablanca – Morocco further consolidated its position in the global fertilizer market in April 2026, becoming Brazil’s second-largest supplier of fertilizers and reinforcing its growing role in meeting the needs of one of the world’s largest agricultural economies.

According to recent data released by Brazil’s national statistics agency, Morocco exported fertilizers worth $245.7 million to Brazil during April. This placed the kingdom ahead of several major international suppliers and behind only Russia, which shipped fertilizers valued at $277 million during the same month.

The ranking highlights Morocco’s increasing presence in the Brazilian market, where demand for fertilizers remains structurally high because of the country’s dependence on imported agricultural inputs.

Morocco ahead of major exporters

Brazil’s import figures show that Morocco outperformed several long-established suppliers in April. Canada ranked third with exports totaling $163.6 million, followed by China with more than $138 million and Israel with close to $90 million.

The results reflect Morocco’s growing competitiveness in international fertilizer trade, supported by abundant phosphate reserves and an expanding industrial base centered around OCP Group, one of the world’s leading producers of phosphate-based fertilizers.

Morocco has steadily increased its exports to strategic agricultural markets in recent years, with Brazil emerging as one of its most important destinations.

Strong position in Brazil’s annual imports

Morocco’s strong performance in April follows a solid annual presence in the Brazilian market. Official trade data shows that Morocco exported fertilizers worth $1.59 billion to Brazil in 2025, accounting for approximately 11% of the country’s total fertilizer imports.

This performance placed Morocco third among Brazil’s largest fertilizer suppliers for the year, behind Russia and China. Russia exported fertilizers worth $3.5 billion to Brazil in 2025, while China supplied approximately $2.1 billion.

The figures underscore the strategic importance of Brazil for Moroccan exporters and demonstrate Morocco’s ability to maintain and expand market share despite intense international competition.

Brazil remains heavily dependent on imports

Brazil is one of the world’s largest consumers of fertilizers due to the scale of its agricultural production, which includes soybeans, corn, sugar, cotton, and other globally traded crops.

Because domestic production covers only a limited share of national demand, Brazil imports around 90% of the fertilizers used by its agricultural sector.

This structural dependence makes supply diversification a priority for Brazilian importers and creates significant opportunities for global producers such as Morocco.

Official figures indicate that Brazil spent more than $15 billion on fertilizer imports in 2025, an increase of approximately 89% compared with 2024. The rise reflected both higher import volumes and elevated prices in international markets.

The states of Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso, and Paraná are among the country’s largest fertilizer-consuming regions, driven by intensive agricultural activity.

Demand expected to remain high in 2026

A recent analysis by Rabobank projects Brazil’s fertilizer demand at approximately 47.2 million metric tons in 2026, compared with 49 million metric tons in 2025.

Although this suggests a modest decline, the forecast confirms that Brazil will remain one of the largest fertilizer markets worldwide.

Rabobank noted that Brazilian farmers have continued investing in crop production despite tighter financial conditions and the impact of high input costs in recent seasons.

This resilience is expected to sustain strong import demand and preserve opportunities for major suppliers, including Morocco.

Global tensions continue to shape the market

The fertilizer market remains sensitive to geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions.

According to Rabobank, tensions in the Middle East have increased uncertainty in global fertilizer trade, particularly for urea. While the region’s contribution to Brazil’s overall fertilizer imports has declined, it still accounts for around 12% of total shipments.

For urea specifically, the Middle East supplied 36% of Brazil’s imports in 2025, down from 53% in 2021.

At the same time, Brazil reduced its purchases of Russian fertilizers during the first months of 2026. Imports from Russia totaled $999 million in the year through April, compared with $1.18 billion during the same period in 2025.

These shifts illustrate the changing structure of global fertilizer trade and the growing importance of diversified supply sources.

Morocco strengthens its global role

Morocco’s performance in Brazil reflects the broader expansion of the country’s fertilizer industry and its increasing influence in global agricultural supply chains.

The kingdom holds the world’s largest phosphate reserves and has invested heavily in value-added fertilizer production, allowing it to supply customized products to markets across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

By becoming Brazil’s second-largest fertilizer supplier in April 2026, Morocco has reinforced its standing as a reliable and strategic partner for one of the world’s leading agricultural producers.

As global food demand continues to rise and countries seek secure fertilizer supplies, Morocco appears well positioned to further expand its role in international markets.