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India Plans 2.5 Million Ton Urea Import Amid Shortages

4/6/2026

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India, the largest urea importer, plans to buy 2.5 million metric tons to address shortages caused by the U.S.-Israeli war.
State-run Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) issued a tender for 1.5 million tons west coast and 1 million tons east coast.
Bids are due by April 15 for a tender that will ship by June 14.
Local urea production has fallen by 600,000–700,000 tons per month, pushing imports and lifting prices.

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India, the largest urea importer, plans to buy 2.5 million metric tons to address shortages caused by the U.S.-Israeli war.
State-run Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) issued a tender for 1.5 million tons west coast and 1 million tons east coast.
Bids are due by April 15 for a tender that will ship by June 14.
Local urea production has fallen by 600,000–700,000 tons per month, pushing imports and lifting prices.