Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Urea Shortage Persists Across India, Driven by Multiple Factors
Farmers in several Indian states are facing a shortage of urea, a fertilizer needed for crops.
This is happening because farmers are using more fertilizer due to a good monsoon season and more land being used for farming.
Prices have also gone up because of issues around the world, and China has stopped selling urea.
The government is trying to provide enough fertilizer, but demand is very high.
Some farmers are protesting because they need urea for their crops to grow well.
Experts suggest making sure the fertilizer gets to the areas that need it the most.
Urea shortages are reported in multiple Indian states.
Farmers have protested due to urea non-availability and irregularities in sales.
Increased urea usage, global prices, and China's export ban are cited as key factors.
The government has allocated urea, but demand is still high.
Some experts suggest prioritizing distribution based on soil nitrogen deficiency.
- Who
- Farmers, government officials, industry experts.
- What
- Shortage of urea fertilizer impacting several Indian states.
- When
- September 2025, with data through July 2025.
- Where
- Multiple Indian states, including Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
- Why
- Excessive urea usage, geopolitical issues impacting prices, and China's export ban.
Farmers
Government/Industry
Urea Availability
Farmers
Experiencing shortages that could affect crop yields.
Government/Industry
Allocating and attempting to manage the urea supply.
- Affected States
- Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab
- October 2025 Urea Demand (estimated)
- 39.67 lakh tonnes
- Allocation vs. Demand (July 2025)
- 158.34 lakh tonnes allocated against 115.91 lakh tonnes demand
- Urea Sales (July 2025)
- 118.47 lakh tonnes
- 2024-2025 Urea Requirement
- 364.01 lakh tonnes