
India's urea imports more than doubled to 5.86 million tonnes in April to October 2025, versus 2.48 million a year earlier. Another 1.75 million tonnes are lined up for November and December, and the government says domestic supply is adequate.
Heavy Indian import demand absorbs global urea supply and supports prices. The scale of purchases signals continued tightness in the nitrogen market.
After 176 past bullish trade events, Urea moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.4%), and +1.6% over 20.
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India's urea imports more than doubled year on year, with another 1.75 Mt lined up for Nov-Dec, signaling strong import demand that tightens the global market while China is absent.