Moroccan Phosphates Confront Europe
The article discusses Morocco's OCP Group efforts to strengthen its position in the phosphate and fertilizer markets by developing techniques to reduce cadmium content in its products intended for the European market. Europe is moving toward tightening regulatory standards concerning cadmium levels in fertilizers, with plans to gradually reduce the maximum limit from 60 to 20 milligrams by 2030. OCP affirms that all its products currently contain less than 20 milligrams of cadmium per kilogram of phosphoric pentoxide, giving it a competitive advantage and enhancing its ability to meet the new European requirements. This initiative aligns with Morocco's broader strategy to reinforce its role as a major global fertilizer supplier, especially as the country holds approximately 68% of the world's phosphate reserves, amid supply chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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