The government said that there is no shortage of fertilizer in the country.
After the tension in the Middle East, the crisis regarding supply of fuel and gas is deepening. On the other hand, there is concern regarding the supply of fertilizer. This tension is prevalent not only in India but all over the world. Especially in those countries where even today a large population is dependent on agriculture and farming. But India has completely rejected this tension and lack of supply of fertilizer. The government says that the farmers of the country do not need to worry about the supply of fertilizers. The supply of fertilizer in India is sufficient and there is no shortage of any kind. Let us also tell you that after all more has been said by the government.
Fertilizer shortage dismissed
The government on Friday said the supply of fertilizer in India is stable and more than enough; The government rejected reports of fertilizer shortage. The Department of Fertilizers said in a statement that the data for Rabi 2025-26 season shows that the availability of key nutrients like urea, DAP, MOP, NPK and SSP was much more than their demand. The department said this trend continues in the current financial year as well, and the stock ahead of the Kharif season is much more than the requirement.
there is plenty of stock
For Kharif 2026, about 46% of the estimated requirement is already available as opening stock, which is much higher than the normal level. The government said it is coordinating with states to prevent hoarding and ensure timely distribution. The statement further said that global sourcing – including new tenders for urea and stable supply of gas for domestic production – has further strengthened our preparedness. Despite the increase in global prices, urea is being made available to farmers at concessional rates, making it within the reach of farmers.
How much fertilizer does India import?
India imports large quantities of fertilizers to meet domestic demand. In the last financial year, the country had imported more than 100 lakh tonnes of urea. In the first 23 days of the current financial year, the availability of fertilizers has been much more than the requirement. The availability of urea is 69.33 lakh tonnes while the requirement is 18.17 lakh tonnes. The availability of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) is 22.78 lakh tonnes while the requirement is 5.90 lakh tonnes. The availability of Muriate of Potash is 8.32 lakh tonnes and the requirement is 1.73 lakh tonnes. Availability of NPK is 52.75 lakh tonnes against the requirement of 7.46 lakh tonnes, and availability of SSP is 25.60 lakh tonnes against the requirement of 3.30 lakh tonnes.
how much is the stock
Sowing of Kharif crops starts from June with the arrival of south-west monsoon. The better condition of the stock is also evident in comparison to last year. The stock of urea till mid-April 2026 is 67.37 lakh tonnes whereas last year it was 68.01 lakh tonnes which shows a higher level. At the same time, the stock of DAP has increased significantly to 22.16 lakh tonnes which was 13.01 lakh tonnes last year. Stocks of NPK have increased from 41.85 lakh tonnes to 57.44 lakh tonnes, indicating significant strengthening of stocks in major nutrient categories. Further strengthening preparations for Kharif 2026, the requirement of fertilizers has been estimated at 390.54 lakh tonnes, of which about 180 lakh tonnes (46 per cent) is already available as opening stock, which is much higher than the generally pre-season level of around 33 per cent.
solved many problems
Regarding imports, the government said that proactive steps have been taken to ensure supplies and Indian missions abroad are engaged in arranging alternative sources. According to the statement, about 25 lakh tonnes of urea has been assured through global tender, which will strengthen the supply for the upcoming season despite international uncertainties. Issues related to availability of natural gas for domestic urea production have also been resolved and continuous supply to fertilizer plants is being ensured. Also, arrangements are being made for additional LNG/RLNG as per requirement.
have taken many steps
Despite the sharp rise in global fertilizer prices (where the price of urea has crossed Rs 4,000 per bag internationally), the government is providing urea at a highly subsidized rate of Rs 266.5 per 45 kg bag to protect farmers from global price fluctuations. The statement said that the Department of Fertilizers reiterates that India’s fertilizer system is strong, adequately stocked and effectively managed. The government will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of fertilizers to farmers across the country. States have been advised to take strict action against fertilizer misappropriation, hoarding, black marketing and panic-mongering to ensure that fertilizers reach farmers on time and equitably.
