India's NFL Receives 26 Bids for 1.5 Million Ton Urea Tender

New Delhi — India's state-run National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has received 26 offers for its recent global tender to purchase 1.5 million metric tons of urea. The bid, floated on January 2, 2026, aims to replenish the country's domestic inventories to meet agricultural demand.

Tender Specifications and Logistics

The procurement is strategically divided to service different regions of the country. The cargo is to be shipped on an FOB (Free On Board) basis with strict loading deadlines.

ParameterDetails

West Coast Allocation800,000 Tons

East Coast Allocation700,000 Tons

Loading DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026

Bid ValidityUntil January 16, 2026

NFL is currently in the process of evaluating the offers and negotiating rates with the suppliers. The short validity period of the bids (until Jan 16) suggests that a final award decision is imminent.

Global Supplier Participation

The tender attracted a diverse range of international trading houses and producers. While the specific pricing levels and commercial terms have not been disclosed, the complete list of bidders has been released, indicating a competitive market response.

List of Bidding Suppliers (Alphabetical Order):

Aditya Birla Global Trading, Agricommodities, Agrifields, Ameropa, Aramco, Chasemax, Continental Traders, Dreymoor, Fertiglobe Fertilizer Trading (Dubai), Fertistream, Hexagon, Indagro, India Coke and Power, Indorama, Keytrade, Koch, Macrosource, Midgulf, OQ Trading, Quest Group, Saftco, Samsung, Sun International, Suvarnabhoomi Enterprises, Trammo, Valency International.

Market Outlook

This large-scale procurement underscores India's position as one of the world's largest importers of urea. The high number of bidders reflects the intense competition among global suppliers to secure contracts with the Indian market, which remains a critical pillar of the global nitrogen fertilizer trade.