India’s fertiliser imports up by 22% till Dec’ 22

Fertiliser Production, Import & Sales in India

India’s Urea and DAP production increased by 13% and 4% respectively, till December of FY’ 22-23 over 21-22 during the same period, however NPKs production is remain unchanged. 211 Lac Tons of urea and 32 Lac Tons of DAP were produced till December of FY’ 2022-23.

Sales of urea and DAP increased by 10% and 13%, respectively, however MOP and NPKs dropped by 35% and 15%.

Overall, imports of fertilisers rose by 22% from April to December of FY 22–23 compared to the same period the previous year. Imports of urea, DAP, MOP, and NPK Complex increased from April to December 22 over the same period in 2021 by 5%, 36%, 14%, and 67%, respectively.