India’s fertilizer stock of 163.65 lakh tonnes (LT) as of July 2, 2026, covers 43% of the Kharif season’s demand of 383.9 LT for April-September, according to the Fertilizers Ministry. The government expressed confidence in meeting July-September demand due to sustained higher domestic production and improved supply chains.
Fertilizer Stock Breakdown
| Fertilizer Type | Stock (lakh tonnes) as of July 2 |
|---|---|
| Urea | 69.08 |
| Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) | 16.64 |
| Muriate of Potash (MoP) | 8.90 |
| Complex (N,P,K) | 45.64 |
| Single Super Phosphate (SSP) | 23.09 |
| Total | 163.35 (rounded to 163.65) |
Domestic Production Exceeds Targets
In Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026), domestic production of urea reached 71.55 LT against a target of 67.86 LT, while DAP output stood at 9.84 LT exceeding the target of 8.61 LT. Production of complex fertilizers was 20.77 LT and SSP at 13.50 LT (targets not disclosed). The government attributed this to the full restoration of natural gas supply to urea plants after it had dropped to nearly 65% during the disruption following the war against Iran by US-Israel joint forces. Natural gas supply has now been restored to 100%, allowing all plants to operate at full capacity.
Supply Chain and Import Logistics
The Fertilizers Ministry reported on July 5 that 15 of 20 vessels carrying imported crop nutrients and raw materials have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint. Of these:
- 8 vessels carrying 3.32 LT of urea
- 4 vessels carrying 2.57 LT of DAP
- 3 vessels carrying 1.11 LT of sulphur All are on schedule to reach Indian ports. Additionally, 5 vessels are in the pipeline, including one carrying 0.25 LT of ammonia and one with 0.45 LT of urea. Loading is underway on two more urea vessels and one sulphur vessel.
The government has diversified import sources through diplomatic outreach. Urea has been arranged from Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, Finland, Egypt, Algeria, Türkiye, and the Netherlands. For DAP and complex fertilizers, cargoes have sailed via the Red Sea route from Russia, Morocco, Egypt, US, Jordan, South Korea, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia.
Government Assurance and Ministerial Statement
Union Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda stated that the West Asia conflict had severely disrupted global supply chains, pushing up fertilizer prices and lengthening transit times, with India not spared. The ministry said the combination of diversified imports, higher domestic output, and adequate stocking has ensured satisfactory fertilizer availability across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding farmers’ interests through timely supply measures.
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