National Fertilizer Secretariat Director Chandana Lokuhewage emphasized that sufficient fertilizer stocks required for the Maha season are currently available within the country with distribution activities already underway.
Outlining the supply breakdown, the Director stated that 180,000 metric tons of urea are required for the Maha season. Around 33,000 metric tons have already been distributed at the regional level, while approximately 42,000 metric tons remain with companies. Additionally, three vessels carrying fertilizer arrived at the port late last month, with 98,700 metric tons of urea currently being unloaded. With incoming orders of 44,000 metric tons scheduled for November and December, a total of 218,000 metric tons of urea is available in the country.
Regarding mud fertilizers, imported TSP and local SSP are also available in adequate quantities. Distribution has reached 4,396 metric tons of TSP and 511 metric tons of SSP, while companies hold 16,700 metric tons of TSP and 5,000 metric tons of SSP. Further production of 21,000 metric tons of TSP and 5,000 metric tons of SSP has been initiated and with an additional 10,000 metric tons of SSP with companies, total mud fertilizer stocks with companies stand at approximately 31,000 metric tons.
For MOP fertilizer, the Maha season requirement is 57,000 metric tons, against which 57,500 metric tons are currently available in the country. Of this, about 5,000 metric tons have been distributed, leaving companies with 50,500 metric tons, alongside plans to import another 2,000 metric tons. All fertilizer stocks can now be obtained through Agrarian Services Centers and commercial outlets. (Newswire)
