In a welcome development for Pakistan’s agriculture sector, domestic fertiliser prices have declined over the past year, providing much-needed relief to farmers even as global rates recorded sharp increases.
According to a written reply submitted by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) to the Senate, urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP) together account for nearly 85 percent of fertiliser consumption in the country.
Both products showed a downward or moderated pricing trend locally between July 2024 and August 2025, contrasting with steep global hikes.
The ministry’s data shows that the price of a 50-kg urea bag fell from Rs4,705 in July 2024 to Rs4,365 in July 2025, a 7.2 percent decrease. During the same period, global urea prices surged by 32.6 percent, rising from $348.5 to $462 per tonne.
Meanwhile, DAP prices in Pakistan rose moderately by 17.1 percent — from Rs11,352 to Rs13,031 per 50-kg bag — while international DAP prices jumped 34.7 percent, from $591.9 to $787.8 per tonne.
A senior MNFSR official rejected claims that fertiliser prices were increasing domestically while declining internationally. He stressed that the government has worked with provincial authorities to stabilize the fertiliser market, ensure adequate supplies, and shield farmers from global price shocks.
