DAP Shortfall Looms for Rabi Season Despite Healthy Urea Stocks
In practice, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's overall fertilizer supply situation as the country prepares for the Rabi 2026 to 2027 cropping season.
In practice, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's overall fertilizer supply situation as the country prepares for the Rabi 2026 to 2027 cropping season.
Article outline
- What happened
- The key numbers
- The bottom line
Key points
- Total urea availability is projected at 3.95 million tonnes, comprising 765, 000 tonnes in opening stocks and 3.185 million tonnes of domestic production.
- National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a Fertilizer Review Committee session on Tuesday to assess availability and supply requirements for the ongoing Rabi season.
- Diammonium phosphate (DAP) offtake is projected at 838, 000 tonnes, based on the average of the past five years.
- Urea Stocks Exceed Demand, but DAP Supply Falls Short.
- Projected urea offtake stands at approximately 3.596 million tonnes, leaving projected availability above anticipated demand.
National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a Fertilizer Review Committee session on Tuesday to assess availability and supply requirements for the ongoing Rabi season. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining sufficient stocks, preventing market exploitation, and supporting farmers throughout the planting season.
Official estimates put urea consumption at 3.596 million tonnes during Rabi 2026 to 2027, based on provincial demand, compared with 3.563 million tonnes in the previous season. Urea Stocks Exceed Demand, but DAP Supply Falls Short.
Projected urea offtake stands at approximately 3.596 million tonnes, leaving projected availability above anticipated demand. The figures indicate that estimated urea supplies are sufficient to cover projected consumption during the season.
Diammonium phosphate (DAP) offtake is projected at 838, 000 tonnes, based on the average of the past five years. This represents an growth of 0.4 percent from Rabi 2025 to 2026. Nevertheless, total DAP availability is estimated at 766, 000 tonnes, below anticipated offtake by 72, 000 tonnes.
Overall fertilizer offtake is projected to rise by 0.8 percent compared with the previous Rabi season. The committee reviewed supply requirements and distribution arrangements as the administration seeks to maintain availability and meet farmers' needs. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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For now, DAP Shortfall Looms for Rabi Season Despite Healthy Urea Stocks remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.
