The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Government of India, has ensured the smooth availability of Urea across the country during the Kharif 2025 season through timely planning and effective coordination with key stakeholders, including Indian Railways, ports, state governments, and fertilizer companies. 162
According to the ministry, against a projected requirement of 185.39 lakh metric tons (LMT) of Urea as assessed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the DoF ensured an availability of 230.53 LMT—well above the actual sales of 193.20 LMT. This reflected a comfortable nationwide supply, ensuring that farmers did not face any shortages during the cropping season.
The data also indicated that Urea consumption during Kharif 2025 rose by around 4.08 lakh metric tons compared to the previous year, driven by a larger cropped area due to a favourable monsoon and enhanced fertilizer access.
To meet the rising demand, the government increased imports substantially. Between April and October 2025, India imported 58.62 lakh metric tons of agricultural-grade Urea—more than double the 24.76 lakh metric tons imported during the same period last year. This surge not only fulfilled the higher Kharif demand but also helped build a strong buffer for the upcoming Rabi 2025–26 season.
As a result, the overall Urea stock increased from 48.64 lakh metric tons on October 1 to 68.85 lakh metric tons by October 31, marking a rise of over 20 lakh metric tons. The months between July and October 2025 also recorded the highest-ever Urea supplies to states, measured in terms of rake movements, reflecting the government’s proactive approach to ensuring timely delivery.
Domestic Urea production also improved, reaching 26.88 lakh metric tons in October 2025—1.05 lakh metric tons higher than the same month last year. The average monthly production from April to October stood at nearly 25 lakh metric tons. Additionally, imports of around 17.5 lakh metric tons are scheduled for November and December, with further augmentation planned through global coordination.
The ministry said that continuous efforts are underway to boost domestic production capacity. Two new Urea plants—at Namrup in Assam and Talcher in Odisha—are under execution, each with an annual capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tons. Several additional proposals are under consideration to enhance production, which will help reduce import dependency and advance the goal of self-reliance in Urea manufacturing.
In collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, state agriculture officers are being guided to strengthen distribution efficiency and curb diversion, smuggling, hoarding, and excessive use of Urea. Many states have introduced innovative tools for better monitoring and transparent distribution of subsidized fertilizers.
