Pakistan’s Fertilizer Market Roars Back to Life with Record December Sales

Karachi — The Pakistani fertilizer market has staged a remarkable comeback, closing out 2025 with a historic sales surge in December. According to a new report by the State Fertilizer Development Corporation (SFDC), the sector has shaken off previous declines, posting record-breaking numbers driven by a perfect storm of year-end discounts and seasonal farming demand.

A December to Remember: Triple-Digit Growth

The data for December 2025 paints a picture of a market firing on all cylinders. After a slight dip in November, sales volumes skyrocketed, defying seasonal slowdowns.

Urea’s Record Run: Urea sales hit an astonishing 1.356 million tons. This isn't just a recovery; it's a 37% leap compared to the same month last year and a massive 65% jump from the previous month.

DAP Follows Suit: The momentum wasn't limited to urea. Sales of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) also surged, climbing to 800,000 tons—a 42% year-on-year increase and a 67% month-on-month rise.

The "Year-End Sale" Effect

Analysts point to aggressive pricing strategies by the country's fertilizer giants as a primary catalyst for the boom. In a bid to clear warehouses and close the year strong, major producers rolled out significant discounts.

Key discounting moves included:

Engro Fertilizers: Slashed prices by up to PKR 400 per bag on urea.

Fauji Fertilizer Company: Implemented reductions ranging from PKR 150 to 200 per bag.

Stockpiling for Spring: A Vote of Confidence

Beyond the discounts, the sales frenzy reflects a deeper trend: preparation for the upcoming Rabi (spring) sowing season.

Farmers, anticipating a good planting season, have been stocking up aggressively. This has led to a significant tightening of inventories nationwide.

What does this mean?

The sharp drop in stockpiles indicates that the supply chain is healthy and that demand is moving directly to the farms. Officials view this as a positive economic signal, suggesting that growers are optimistic and ready to invest in the upcoming harvest.

The Road Ahead

With inventories now lean, the focus will shift to restocking in the new year. The industry will be watching closely to see if this momentum can be sustained and how pricing strategies evolve as the spring sowing season kicks into high gear.