Banking News – The Government of Nepal has supplied more than 561,493 metric tons of chemical fertilizers as of July 8, 2026 (Asar 24, 2082/83), achieving nearly 94 percent of its annual target of 600,000 metric tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.

The government allocated NPR 28.82 billion for fertilizer procurement in the fiscal year 2082/83. By the reporting date, tenders had been completed for the purchase of 491,300 metric tons of chemical fertilizers.

The ministry stated that supplies delivered through two companies included 327,579.80 metric tons of urea, 203,426.30 metric tons of DAP, and 30,487.75 metric tons of potash, bringing total fertilizer distribution to 561,493.85 metric tons.

As of the same date, government warehouses held 92,592.35 metric tons of fertilizer in stock, comprising 49,104.30 metric tons of urea, 24,012.85 metric tons of DAP, and 19,475.20 metric tons of potash.

Including inventory carried over from the previous fiscal year, total fertilizer sales reached 518,278.55 metric tons, consisting of 307,016.60 metric tons of urea, 192,931.15 metric tons of DAP, and 18,330.80 metric tons of potash.

The ministry also reported that 288.75 metric tons of fertilizer were in transit through external supply routes, including 86.05 metric tons of urea and 202.70 metric tons of DAP, to support continued nationwide distribution.