Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 4:08 PM

Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan displayed mixed performance during July 2025 as overall nutrient offtake dropped by 12 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre. However, cumulative Kharif season figures for April to July reflected a modest 2.7 percent rise, showing resilience in agricultural demand despite short-term fluctuations.

Urea remained comparatively stable at 608,000 tonnes in July, showing only a marginal 0.6 percent decline from last year. In contrast, DAP consumption witnessed a sharp 34.6 percent fall, dropping to 107,000 tonnes. Meanwhile, nitrogen stood at 329,000 tonnes with a 5.7 percent decline, phosphate declined ...