Islamabad: Pakistan currently holds sufficient fertilizer stocks to meet agricultural needs for more than a year, with no immediate risk of shortages, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research.
The report assures that supplies of key fertilizers, including urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP), remain stable and adequate for both the ongoing Rabi season and the upcoming Kharif season.
Officials stated that existing urea stocks stand at approximately 0.9 million tons, which is sufficient to meet the full demand for the Kharif season. In addition, a buffer stock of 5 to 10 percent has been maintained for both Rabi and Kharif crops to address any unforeseen demand fluctuations.
For the current Kharif season, total urea availability is projected at around 3 million tons, closely matching the estimated demand of 2.9 to 3 million tons. Similarly, DAP availability is estimated between 750,000 and 800,000 tons, exceeding the expected demand of about 700,000 tons, thereby ensuring a surplus buffer ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 tons.
The report attributes the stable supply situation primarily to strong domestic production. Between 90 and 95 percent of Pakistan’s urea requirements are being met locally, reducing reliance on costly imports. While DAP still depends partially on imports, authorities say careful planning and stock management have ensured adequate reserves.
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which often impact global supply chains, Pakistan’s fertilizer outlook remains secure due to sufficient domestic output and strategic reserves.
The government has urged farmers to continue purchasing fertilizers as per routine needs and avoid panic buying or engaging in black marketing, emphasizing that prices are expected to remain stable in the coming months.
Officials reiterated that the country’s current stock levels and production capacity are adequate to support agricultural activities without disruption for the foreseeable future.
