India - Urea - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Urea Price in India - 2023

Contents:

  1. Urea Price in India (CIF) - 2023
  2. Urea Price in India (FOB) - 2023
  3. Urea Imports in India
  4. Urea Exports in India

Urea Price in India (CIF) - 2023

The average urea import price stood at $308 per ton in July 2023, waning by -9.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 15% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $666 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($419 per ton) and Finland ($338 per ton), while the price for Oman ($284 per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($307 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Urea Price in India (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average urea export price amounted to $1,614 per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 68% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,954 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($8,235 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($400 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Urea Imports in India

In 2022, supplies from abroad of urea was finally on the rise to reach 14M tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, urea imports soared to $7.1B in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Urea in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Oman6676616981,27124.0%
China1,1481,0231,675797-11.5%
Qatar17394.922862353.3%
Russia87.740.044.961291.1%
Saudi Arabia14389.522357959.4%
United Arab EmiratesN/A0.10.15697443.2%
Finland36.862.817.0442129.0%
Egypt19730542343229.9%
Vietnam14.533.8N/A277167.3%
Algeria51.740.1N/A24568.0%
GeorgiaN/AN/AN/A2270%
Malaysia26.527.427.020898.7%
Indonesia190205209151-7.4%
Others35335462463421.6%
Total3,0882,9374,1687,06531.8%

Top Suppliers of Urea to India in 2022:

  1. Oman (5.0M tons)
  2. China (1.4M tons)
  3. Finland (1.4M tons)
  4. Qatar (0.9M tons)
  5. Saudi Arabia (0.8M tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (0.8M tons)
  7. Russia (0.8M tons)
  8. Egypt (0.5M tons)
  9. Vietnam (0.4M tons)
  10. Georgia (0.3M tons)
  11. Algeria (0.3M tons)
  12. Malaysia (0.3M tons)
  13. Indonesia (0.2M tons)

Urea Exports in India

Urea exports from India skyrocketed to 59K tons in 2022, jumping by 108% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

In value terms, urea exports soared to $49M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Urea in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Nepal6.5N/A10.243.087.7%
Sri Lanka2.45.80.33.614.5%
Mozambique0.513.0N/AN/A2500.0%
SenegalN/A4.9N/AN/A0%
Malaysia3.42.71.2N/A-40.6%
Myanmar9.00.11.2N/A-63.5%
Others1.51.10.92.213.6%
Total23.427.713.848.827.8%

Top Export Markets for Urea from India in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (undefinedK tons)
  2. Nepal (55.0K tons)
  3. Sri Lanka (1.9K tons)
  4. Malaysia (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the urea market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Country coverage:

  • India

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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