Government Holds 150,000 Tons of Chemical Fertilizer in Stock, Only 80,000 Tons of Urea Available

Currently, government warehouses securely store 140,841 tons of subsidized chemical fertilizers. Out of the annual target of importing 600,000 tons of chemical fertilizers for this fiscal year, 557,790 tons have been supplied so far. Among these, 465,319 tons have been sold, and the government assures there will be no shortage of fertilizers during the rice planting season.

May 10, Kathmandu – According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environment, a total of 140,841 tons of subsidized chemical fertilizers are stored in the warehouses of Agricultural Materials Company Limited and Salt Trading Corporation between mid-July 2025 and early June 2026.

The largest stock is of urea fertilizer, with 80,900 tons stored. Additionally, 40,760 tons of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) and 19,180 tons of potash are available, according to the ministry.

The government has set a target to import 600,000 tons of chemical fertilizers in the current fiscal year 2082/83 (mid-2025 to mid-2026). A budget allocation of NPR 2.882 billion has been designated for this purpose. To date, tenders for 491,300 tons of fertilizers have been finalized. Including carryover stock from the previous fiscal year, total supplies amount to 557,790 tons, comprising 329,689 tons of urea, 208,32 tons of DAP, and 27,268 tons of potash.

According to ministry data, including leftover stock from last year, a total of 465,319 tons of chemical fertilizers have already been sold. Sales include 275,993 tons of urea, 174,002 tons of DAP, and 15,323 tons of potash.

An additional 3,335 tons of fertilizers are currently en route, including 488 tons of urea and 2,846 tons of DAP.

The government has clarified that fertilizers are being supplied from the existing stock, ensuring no shortage will occur during the crucial rice season.