Fertiliser availability for Rabi reviewed

ISLAMABAD: The Minister of National Food Security and Research expressed contentment with the current state of fertiliser supply across the country. At a meeting of the Fertiliser Review Committee, chaired by the minister, the availability of fertilisers, market prices, distribution methods, and supply needs for the ongoing Rabi season were discussed.

The minister emphasized the government's pledge to maintain adequate stocks to fulfill farmers' demands throughout the Rabi season. He emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring fertiliser accessibility, preventing market exploitation, and supporting farmers during the Rabi season. According to official data, urea consumption for Rabi 2026-27 is anticipated to be around 3,596,000 tonnes, based on provincial demand, which is an increase from 3,563,000 tonnes in the previous Rabi.

The expected off-take of DAP is around 838,000 tonnes, based on the average of the last five years, which is a 0.4% increase compared to Rabi 2025-26. The anticipated total fertiliser off-take during Rabi 2026-27 is projected to increase by 0.8% from the previous season. The estimated total urea availability for Rabi 2026-27 is 3,950,000 tonnes, consisting of 765,000 tonnes of opening stocks and 3,185,000 tonnes of domestically produced urea.

It is projected that urea off-take will be around 3,596 thousand tonnes. The total DAP availability is estimated at 766,000 tonnes, while the expected off-take is 838,000 tonnes.