Archive · 18 Aug 2025
India Secures Urea Imports Amid Surging Demand
India is buying a lot of fertilizer called urea because farmers need more of it to grow crops like rice and corn.
There isn't as much urea available as before.
The government is working hard to get more urea.
They are also helping pay for the urea to make sure farmers can afford it.
China might let some companies sell urea to India, which could help lower the cost.
India is importing urea due to high demand and dwindling stocks.
Urea stocks are down significantly compared to last year.
Increased demand is driven by higher acreage for paddy and maize crops.
Government increased urea subsidy disbursements to fertilizer companies.
China may ease export restrictions, potentially lowering global prices.
- Who
- Indian government, farmers, fertilizer companies (NFL, IPL), China.
- What
- India is importing urea to address shortages due to rising demand.
- When
- Ongoing, with actions taken in August 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure sufficient urea supply for agriculture and address dwindling stocks.
Farmers' Need for Fertilizer
Government Response
Fertilizer Supply
Farmers' Need for Fertilizer
Farmers require timely and sufficient urea for crop cultivation.
Government Response
Government is actively working to ensure urea supply.
- Urea Stock (August 1, 2025)
- 37.19 lt
- Urea Stock (August 1, 2024)
- 86.43 lt
- Urea Sales Increase (April-June)
- 12%
- NFL Tender
- 20 lt of urea
- Urea Subsidy Increase
- 51.5%
- Global Urea Price (May)
- $425/tonne
- Global Urea Price (Current)
- $530/tonne
Sources
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