Fertilizer offtake increases 2.4% YoY

October 17, 2025 (MLN):  Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan witnessed satisfactory performance in September 2025, as overall nutrient offtake increased by 2.4% year-on-year, according to the latest Monthly Fertilizer Review released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC).

Cumulative figures for the ongoing Kharif season (April–September) show a modest 11.7% increase, indicating resilience in agricultural demand amid fluctuating market conditions.

In September, urea offtake was at 429,000 tonnes, registering an increase of 17.4% compared to the same month last year. On the other hand, DAP consumption decreased by 27.3%, to 97,000 tonnes.

Nutrient-wise, nitrogen offtake increased by 11.8%, potash by 3.5% but phosphate fell by 24.6%.

Table 1: Fertilizer Offtake – September 2025 vs September 2024

Over the first six months of the Kharif season, total nutrient offtake reached 2.16 million tonnes, up by 11.7% in the same period last year. Urea demand rose by 13.1%, reaching 3.1 million tonnes, while DAP consumption also increased by 1.2% to 650,000 tonnes.

Nitrogen usage increased by 13.5%, and potash saw a healthy rise of 19.4%, though phosphate had a lower jump of 4.2%.

Table 2: Cumulative Offtake – Kharif 2025 vs Kharif 2024

Domestic fertilizer production in September 2025 totaled 784,000 tonnes, with urea was at 544,000 tonnes. Other significant contributors included NP (74,000 tonnes) and CAN (73,000 tonnes). Imports remained modest, led by DAP at 99,000 tonnes and MAP at 7,000 tonnes.

Table 3: Domestic Production – September 2025

Regionally, urea offtake rose in Punjab by 7.5% and in Sindh by 54%, while Balochistan recorded at 18%. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) saw a modest decrease of 12%.

DAP offtake decreased by 34%, 42% and 25% in Punjab, KP and Balochistan, respectively while  offtake increased  by 2% in Sindth.

Table 4: Province-wise Offtake – September 2025

On the pricing front, domestic fertilizer prices showed mixed trends. Urea (Sona) declined slightly by 0.3% to Rs. 4,388 per 50 kg bag, while other urea brands dropped by 0.4% and CAN by 0.6%. DAP prices rose by 2.2% to Rs. 13,809 per bag. NP and SSP also saw price increases of 2.9% and 0.3%, respectively. Internationally, urea and DAP prices declined in key markets such as China and Middle East.

Table 5: Domestic Fertilizer Prices – September 2025

With sufficient buffer stocks and steady domestic production, the fertilizer supply chain is expected to remain stable through the remainder of the Kharif season. However, the sharp decline in DAP consumption and regional disparities in offtake patterns warrant close monitoring by policymakers and market stakeholders.

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