New Delhi, April 27: Despite ongoing tensions in West Asia, India’s fertilizer availability remains robust. The central government has confirmed that the supply of fertilizers in the country exceeds demand, ensuring that farmers will not face any shortages. Additionally, the government has guaranteed that, despite rising international prices, farmers will continue to receive fertilizers at previous rates.
The Ministry of Fertilizers stated in an official release on Monday that both stock and supply of fertilizers in the country are in a strong position. It also noted that retail prices for major fertilizers have remained unchanged, despite significant increases in global prices.
The ministry clarified that even with the sharp rise in international fertilizer prices, there have been no price hikes for Indian farmers. For instance, while the global market price for urea has surged above ₹4,000 per bag, Indian farmers can still purchase it for just ₹266.5 per 45 kg bag.
Prices for other key fertilizers, such as DAP and TSP, have also remained stable. The government aims to protect farmers from inflation and ensure access to fertilizers at affordable rates.
According to the ministry, the total fertilizer requirement for the Kharif 2026 season is estimated at approximately 39.054 million metric tons (LMT). Currently, the country has around 19.0 LMT of fertilizer stock, which covers about 49% of the total requirement. Typically, this figure hovers around 33%, but improved planning and logistics have resulted in a higher stock this time.
The availability of various fertilizers is also well above needs. For example, urea availability stands at 71.40 LMT, while the requirement is only 20.54 LMT. Other fertilizers like DAP, NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium), MOP (Muriate of Potash), and SSP (Single Super Phosphate) are also sufficiently available, indicating a strong start to the Kharif season.
The government has ensured robust preparations at both domestic production and import levels. Following the crisis, the country produced 59.01 LMT of fertilizers and imported approximately 13.96 LMT.
Additionally, India secured 13.07 LMT of urea through a global tender in February 2026, bringing the total to 25 LMT.
New global tenders have also been issued for the additional procurement of DAP, TSP, and ammonium sulfate to prevent any shortages during the peak season.
Furthermore, the ministry reported that the availability of natural gas, essential for fertilizer production, remains normal. Currently, around 97% of LNG/RLNG supply is reaching fertilizer plants, and most urea plants are operating at full capacity, ensuring uninterrupted production.
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