# China Halts Urea Exports: What It Means for Fertilizer and Feed Grain Costs

China normally exports about 5–5.5 million tonnes of urea a year but is halting shipments as northern hemisphere spring approaches. Removing a top supplier tightens global nitrogen supply and raises input costs for corn and other feed grains.

Published 2026-11-12 by the Feedsoft Markets Desk. Covers: UREA.

Video (47s): https://feedsoft.ai/media/social/139/youtube-0a78b59cb2.mp4

## Transcript

- **China is halting urea exports** China normally ships about 5 to 5.5 million tonnes of urea a year, making it one of the world's largest suppliers.
- **A slow half, then a surge** Exports were only about 0.5 million tonnes in the first half, then jumped sharply in one month after a much larger approved volume.
- **Now the window is closing** Shipments are being halted as northern hemisphere spring approaches, a point when China has previously closed its export window.
- **Importers feel it first** India fell well short in its last tender. Losing a major supplier as spring demand builds tightens global nitrogen supply.
- **Why feed buyers should watch** Urea is a key input for corn and other feed grains. Tighter supply supports urea prices and raises growers' input costs.

Full analysis: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95321-china-urea-export-halts-remove-a-top-supplier-from-global-markets

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