India Records 7.17 MT in Urea Imports During Apr–Nov Period: FAI Data

As per PTI report, India imported 7.17 million tonnes (MT) of urea during April-November of the current financial year, more than double the 3.26 MT imported in the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI). The increase represents a rise of 120.3% year-on-year. 

During the same period, domestic urea production declined 3.7% to 19.75 MT. Even with lower output, total urea sales increased 2.3% to 25.40 MT, supported by higher imports to meet seasonal requirements. 

Monthly Data Shows Continued Reliance 

In November, urea imports rose 68.4% to 1.31 MT, compared with 0.78 MT in November last year. Sales during the month stood at 3.75 MT, up 4.8% from a year earlier, as fertiliser demand remained firm during the crop cycle. 

FAI said imports were aligned with efforts to maintain supply during periods of higher consumption, particularly when domestic production was not sufficient to meet demand. 

DAP Imports Take Larger Share 

Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) also saw higher import dependence. Imported DAP accounted for 67% of total supply during April-November, compared with 56% in the same period last year. Domestic DAP production declined 5.2% to 2.68 MT. 

DAP sales during the eight-month period remained flat at 7.12 MT. The data shows that imports continued to play a key role in maintaining overall availability despite lower domestic output. 

Mixed Trends Across Fertilisers 

Complex fertilisers recorded varied performance. Production of NPK fertilisers increased 13.8% to 8.15 MT, while imports nearly doubled to 2.72 MT. Sales of complex fertilisers stood at 10.38 MT during the period. 

Muriate of potash sales increased 8.6% to 1.55 MT between April and November, according to the FAI data. 

SSP Records Higher Domestic Volumes 

Single super phosphate (SSP) showed higher domestic activity. Sales rose 15% to 4.16 MT, while production increased 9.5% to 3.97 MT during the period under review. 

Pricing Framework 

Urea remains a controlled commodity under the New Urea Policy. Retail prices have been fixed at ₹242 per 45 kg bag since November 2012, excluding taxes and neem coating charges. Urea continues to receive higher subsidy support compared with phosphatic fertilisers. 

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Conclusion 

FAI data for April-November shows a sharp rise in urea and DAP imports, alongside lower domestic production in some segments and higher output in others, highlighting changing supply patterns in the fertiliser sector. 

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