Fertiliser Sales Up 3.8% on Higher Imports, FAI Reports

• Urea sales increased by 3.8% to 31.16 million tonnes from April-December 2025, driven by higher imports.
• Domestic urea production saw a marginal decline, while imports surged by 85.3% to 8 million tonnes.
• Production of NP and NPK fertilisers rose 13.1% to 9.27 million tonnes, with imports more than doubling.
• DAP production declined by 3.9%, but imports increased by 45.7% to 5.95 million tonnes to meet demand.
• FAI highlights the sector's efforts to ensure nutrient availability through a mix of domestic production and strategic imports.

Why It Matters: Higher imports compensated for domestic production shifts, ensuring stable fertiliser availability and sales.