OCP Group, the Moroccan state-owned phosphate and fertilizer giant, has resumed full production capacity, according to a statement from the company. The move comes as global demand for fertilizers remains high due to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
In an exclusive interview, three senior executives—Iliass El Fali, Managing Director Value Steering; Mohamed Soual, advisor to CEO Mostafa Terrab; and Hicham El Habti, Managing Director Innovation & Learning—detailed how the company navigated recent challenges. They emphasized that OCP's investments in flexible production and logistics allowed it to quickly ramp up output.
“We transformed a crisis into an opportunity by leveraging our integrated platform and innovation capabilities,” said El Fali. The company has increased production at its Jorf Lasfar and Safi sites, aiming to meet rising global food security needs.
OCP's return to full capacity is expected to stabilize fertilizer prices, particularly in Africa and Europe, where shortages have threatened agricultural output. The company plans to expand its production to 20 million tons of fertilizer annually by 2027.
