Indonesia: Government approves urea export quota for 2026 Government approves urea export quota for 2026 The Indonesian government has officially approved the urea export quota for the year 2026. This decision is expected to impact both domestic agricultural sectors and international trade dynamics, as urea is a critical component in the production of fertilizers, which are essential for crop growth. The approved quota will set the maximum allowable amount of urea that can be exported, balancing the needs of local farmers with the demands of global markets. This strategic move aims to ensure food security while also supporting economic growth through international trade.

Source: argusmedia.com The Indonesian government is reportedly approving the issuance of export licenses for a total of 1.4 million tons of urea in 2026, with the volume allocated to member companies of the state-owned fertilizer group Pupuk Indonesia. Once licensed, Pupuk's member units can start offering urea to the international market through auctions, with the granular urea supplier Kaltim expected to be the first to enter the market. However, there has been no official response from Pupuk or related parties regarding specific plans. Indonesia's most recent urea tender is said to have taken place on November 6, when the company Pusri concluded the invitation for two lots, each of 5,000 tons of standard urea prills and low biuret urea prills. The delay in issuing export licenses in recent times has tightened urea supply in Southeast Asia, as Malaysia's Petronas Group is mainly constrained by long-term take-or-pay contracts, leaving only Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI) as a ...