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The project has been heralded as great news for the Taranaki engineering sector.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said the fertiliser prices have shot up immensely due to the West Asia crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war. However, the Minister said the government has protected farmers' interests by providing adequate fertiliser subsidy

Egyptian exports of chemicals and fertilisers to France rose to $333m during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 10.1% year-on-year increase from $302.5m during the same period in 2025. The $30.5m increase places France seventh among the top ten international destinations for Egyptian chemical exports, reflecting its growing importance as a European mar

Egypt’s exports of chemical industries and fertilisers rose by 34% year on year to $9.54bn in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $7.14bn in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The sector generated an additional $2.4bn in export revenues between January and September, reflecting stronger international

The Middle East conflict has disrupted fertiliser supplies from the region to global markets, posing a risk to global food production and crop yields, analysts said. Volumes have plummeted as the Strait of Hormuz , a vital trade route, remains largely closed, with ships attempting to transit the waterway facing attacks. Saudi Arabia is moving fertilisers ove