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The gap between demand (requirement) and indigenous production of fertilizers is met through imports. The import for the season is also finalized well in advance to ensure timely availability.
The import during the last three years is as under:
| Import of Fertilizers |
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| Qty in LMT |
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| Year |
Urea |
DAP* |
MOP* |
NPK* |
| 2016-17 |
54.81 |
43.85 |
37.36 |
5.21 |
| 2017-18 |
59.75 |
42.17 |
47.36 |
4.99 |
| 2018-19 |
74.81 |
66.02 |
42.14 |
5.46 |
| *Based on the information received from various companies |
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The production of all fertilizers during 2014-15 to 2018-19 are given below: -
(Figure in LMT)
| Year |
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
2018-19 |
| Fertilizers Production |
385.39 |
413.14 |
414.41 |
413.61 |
414.85 |
The above data shows that the production has increased during last five years, except during 2017-18, which is insignificant. Therefore, reasons for low fertilizer production does not arise.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri. D.V.Sadananda Gowda in Rajya Sabha today.
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