Gas Shortage Halts Morbi's Ceramic Production Amid West Asian Conflict
Approximately 430 ceramic units in Morbi, Gujarat are to halt operations for three weeks due to a gas shortage caused by the West Asia conflict. This impacts Morbi's status as a global ceramic hub, with operations resuming only if gas supply is restored. Industry associations made this collective shutdown decision.
In a significant disruption, 430 ceramic units in Morbi, Gujarat, will remain shut for roughly three weeks, industry officials announced. This shutdown comes in response to a critical gas shortage, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts in West Asia that have obstructed supply routes.
Morbi, dubbed the ceramic city, holds the title as the world's second-largest producer of ceramic tiles. Currently, about 450 of its 670 factories have already ceased operations, and many others teeter on the brink of closure, officials report. The industry typically relies on a steady influx of propane or natural gas to fuel kilns and manage drying processes.
This predicament stems from regional military unrest, particularly involving US and Israeli forces in Iran, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal maritime passage. Industry leaders, such as the Morbi Ceramic Manufacturing Association, emphasize that the complete restoration of operations depends on conflict resolution and the resumption of regular gas supplies.
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