Strategic Maritime Transits via Strait of Hormuz Secure Vital Urea, DAP, and Sulphur Shipments for Kharif 2026Fertilizer Supply Lines Strengthened as Key Vessel Transits via Strait of Hormuz Reach Indian Ports
Comfortable Inventory Buffers
India’s cumulative fertilizer stock position as of June 22, 2026, stands at a robust 196.08 Lakh Tons, marking a healthy increase from the 168.67 Lakh Tons recorded during the corresponding period last year. This strong inventory backup consists of:
- Urea: 81.44 Lakh Tons (up from 69.21 Lakh Tons last year)
- DAP: 20.92 Lakh Tons (up from 16.0 Lakh Tons last year)
- NPKs: 55.91 Lakh Tons (up from 46.13 Lakh Tons last year)
- MOP: 12.68 Lakh Tons (up from 10.68 Lakh Tons last year)
- SSP: 25.13 Lakh Tons (26.65 Lakh Tons last year)
Reflecting high agricultural momentum, total fertilizer sales post-crisis (from March 1, 2026, to June 21, 2026) reached 153.4 Lakh Tons, visualising a growth of 13.2 Lakh Tons compared to last year’s sales of 140.2 Lakh Tons over the same duration. This includes 79.1 Lakh Tons of Urea, 34.8 Lakh Tons of NPKs, and 19.8 Lakh Tons of DAP (including TSP).
Domestic Manufacturing Support
To protect Indian farmers against unpredictable global market shocks, the government maximized indigenous manufacturing capabilities alongside targeted import arrivals. Post-crisis domestic production scaled up significantly to achieve an impressive 133.12 LMT. This strong domestic foundation has been closely matched by total import arrivals hitting 43.69 LMT at Indian ports during this period, striking an ideal balance between localized output and international sourcing.
Global Tender Milestone
India has successfully contracted 17.70 LMT of Urea in its latest global tender evaluation. With this latest addition, India has safely tied up more than 90 LMT of Urea and P&K fertilizers from the global market specifically tailored for the ongoing Kharif season.
This macro-scale procurement strategy was facilitated through active diplomatic coordination with 28 Indian Missions abroad, opening up diverse import pipelines across multiple international corridors:
- Urea Streams: Successfully locked in from Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, Finland, Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, and the Netherlands.
- DAP/NPK Streams: Secured via the Red Sea shipping route from Russia, Morocco, Egypt, USA, Jordan, South Korea, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia.
The Department of Fertilizers continues to work closely with state governments, distribution agencies and cooperative networks to ensure India’s fertiliser security remains strong, stable, and well managed.(PIB)
