A vessel carrying 4,000 tons of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer has docked at Gwadar Port, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. The commercial ship, owned by The Truong an Water Transport Company Limited, delivered raw MOP materials destined for Agven’s fertilizer factory, operating in the Gwadar North Free Zone since 2023.

Once processed, packed, and branded at the Agven facility, the 4,000 tons of MOP will be exported to both domestic markets in Pakistan and international destinations. Agven’s Director of Operations, Mr. Sharjeel, told Gwadar Pro that under its export license, this marks the first time the North Free Zone factory will process raw MOP— a premium-grade fertilizer known for enhancing crop quality by increasing resistance to diseases and pests.

After processing, the finished product will be packaged and distributed to both public and private sector buyers within Pakistan and abroad. According to an official from the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), Agven is currently running two fertilizer-related operations. The first, already underway, involves importing pre-packaged fertilizer, which is then repacked and transported via cargo containers to Afghanistan and other foreign markets.

The second operation, now launching, involves handling and processing raw MOP material locally. In 2025 alone, Agven has received two shipments of packed fertilizer. In June, a vessel arrived with 20,000 metric tons of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), while earlier in the year, on February 4, the MV Beyond delivered 35,000 metric tons of DAP.

Commenting on Agven’s growth, Mr. Sharjeel noted, “We are proud to be a pioneer in Gwadar’s North Free Zone industrial hub. Agven operates Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing high-quality Sulphate of Potash (SOP) fertilizer in both granular and powdered forms, with an annual production capacity of 20,000 metric tons.”

Agven also operates its own logistics network across Pakistan, enabling efficient handling of imports and nationwide distribution. The company has the capacity to manage large-scale bulk commodity imports and sources its products from multiple international suppliers and producers.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China