
Karnataka has received only 1.89 lakh tonnes of its 4 lakh tonne DAP allocation for the kharif season, while the state needs more for rabi. China has cut DAP exports to India, partly because it is using some DAP ingredients for other products.
Reduced Chinese exports are tightening Indian supply during peak planting, which supports DAP prices and import demand. Authorities are urging farmers to switch to NPK blends, which may shift some demand away from DAP.
After 193 past bullish trade events, DAP moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.3% to +1.8%), and +1.9% over 20.
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Reduced Chinese DAP exports to India and reported shortages signal tight supply, which supports higher DAP prices.