ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has expressed its satisfaction with the overall fertiliser supply situation nationwide.

The Fertiliser Review Committee meeting, chaired by National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, assessed fertiliser availability, market prices, distribution arrangements, and supply requirements for the ongoing Rabi cropping season on Tuesday.

The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining sufficient stocks to meet farmers’ requirements throughout the Rabi season.

He said the government was fully committed to ensuring fertiliser availability, discouraging market exploitation, and supporting farmers during the Rabi season.

Official statistics estimate urea consumption during Rabi 2026-27 at around 3,596,000 tonnes based on provincial demand, up from 3,563,000 tonnes in the previous Rabi. DAP offtake is projected at around 838,000 tonnes based on the last five-year average, up 0.4 per cent from Rabi 2025-26. Total fertiliser offtake during Rabi 2026-27 is expected to rise 0.8 per cent from the previous season.

Total urea availability during Rabi 2026-27 is estimated at 3,950,000 tonnes, comprising 765,000 tonnes of opening balance and 3,185,000 tonnes of domestic production. Urea offtake is expected to be around 3,596 thousand tonnes.

Total DAP availability will be 766,000 tonnes against expected offtake of 838,000 tonnes.

Published in Dawn, October 21st, 2026