Ethiopia has made significant progress in its fertilizer import strategy, with over 724,965 metric tons (MT) of fertilizer successfully transported into the country. This forms part of the broader plan to secure 2.4 million metric tons (24 million quintals) of fertilizer for the 2025/26 production season, ensuring adequate supplies for the country’s agricultural sector.

By March 12, 2025, a total of 797,463.1 MT of fertilizer had been offloaded from 15 ships at the port of Djibouti. Among these, 9 vessels brought in 512,968 MT of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP), while 6 ships delivered 284,495.1 MT of urea.

Of the total amount unloaded, 724,965.2 MT has already been transported into Ethiopia, with the remaining 72,497.9 MT still awaiting transfer at the Djibouti port. The transportation of the fertilizer has been efficiently handled, with dry bulk carriers moving 724,965.2 MT of urea, and rail networks managing the delivery of 610,935.2 MT.

Further shipments are on the horizon, with 227,000 MT of fertilizer—comprising 175,000 MT of DAP from three ships and 52,000 MT of urea from one ship—expected to arrive later this month.