Strategic Fertilizer Shipments and Inventory Update
In a significant development for India's fertilizer security, four cargo ships carrying vital shipments of Urea, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Sulphur successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week despite ongoing global trade challenges. These vessels are currently heading toward their designated destination ports at Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra, where upon arrival they will immediately offload to supplement the nation's existing fertilizer buffers and secure ongoing agricultural requirements.
Robust Inventory Position
India's cumulative fertilizer stock position as of June 22, 2026, stands at a robust 196.08 Lakh Tons, marking a substantial increase from the 168.67 Lakh Tons recorded during the corresponding period last year. The inventory breakdown shows Urea at 81.44 Lakh Tons (up from 69.21 Lakh Tons last year), DAP at 20.92 Lakh Tons (up from 16.0 Lakh Tons last year), NPKs at 55.91 Lakh Tons (up from 46.13 Lakh Tons last year), MOP at 12.68 Lakh Tons (up from 10.68 Lakh Tons last year), and SSP at 25.13 Lakh Tons (compared to 26.65 Lakh Tons last year).
Strong Sales Performance
Reflecting high agricultural momentum, total fertilizer sales from March 1, 2026, to June 21, 2026 reached 153.4 Lakh Tons, representing a growth of 13.2 Lakh Tons compared to last year's sales of 140.2 Lakh Tons over the same duration. The sales breakdown includes 79.1 Lakh Tons of Urea, 34.8 Lakh Tons of NPKs, and 19.8 Lakh Tons of DAP (including TSP).
Domestic Production and Import Strategy
The government maximized indigenous manufacturing capabilities alongside targeted import arrivals to protect Indian farmers against global market shocks. Post-crisis domestic production scaled up significantly to achieve 133.12 LMT, while total import arrivals reached 43.69 LMT at Indian ports during this period, striking a balance between localized output and international sourcing.
Global Procurement Achievements
India has successfully contracted 17.70 LMT of Urea in its latest global tender evaluation, bringing the total secured Urea and P&K fertilizers from the global market to over 90 LMT specifically tailored for the ongoing Kharif season. This macro-scale procurement strategy was facilitated through active diplomatic coordination with 28 Indian Missions abroad, establishing diverse import pipelines including Urea streams from Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, Finland, Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, and the Netherlands, and 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 fertilizer security remains strong, stable, and well managed.