Urea rose to 397.50 USD/T on June 27, 2025, up 2.58% from the previous day. Over the past month, Urea's price has fallen 12.40%, but it is still 27.20% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Urea.

Urea prices in , May, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to May 2025. The average value during that period was 171.18 USD per metric ton with a minimum of 16 USD per metric ton in January 1971 and a maximum of 925 USD per metric ton in April 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The price of urea stood at 358 U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2023, the highest value in the period investigated. The price of this commodity was forecast to decrease in the following year, to then drop annually to amount to 325 dollars per ton in 2025.

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In Q1 2025, the Urea prices in the USA saw a steady upward trend, driven by tight supply and strong seasonal demand. Despite volatility in Ammonia feedstock costs, prices stayed elevated due to production cuts from extreme winter weather. Force majeure declarations by key producers like OCI Beaumont LLC and CF Industries, along with freight disruptions, limited domestic availability. Agricultural demand also picked up as farmers stockpiled ahead of spring planting, especially for crops such as rice and sorghum.

In February 2025, the average urea import price amounted to $353 per ton, picking up by 1.6% against the previous month.

Urea prices in China fell from $360/T in Dec 2023 to $255/T in Dec 2024. Get 2025 forecast, trends & insights from Expert Market Research.

Global fertilizer prices experienced significant volatility in 2022, with diammonium phosphate (DAP) reaching a peak of *** U.S. dollars per metric ton in April before declining to *** U.S. dollars by December. In the lead up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, urea fertilizer prices more than doubled from September to November 2021.

The average retail price of granular urea amounted to about 1,581 Philippine pesos per 50 kilogram bag as of December 2024. The average retail price of urea peaked in 2021 and 2022.

China Retail Price: Agri Material: Urea, N 46%: Domestic Made data was reported at 2.250 RMB/kg in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.290 RMB/kg for Feb 2025. China Retail Price: Agri Material: Urea, N 46%: Domestic Made data is updated monthly, averaging 2.110 RMB/kg from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 219 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.350 RMB/kg in Jun 2022 and a record low of 1.620 RMB/kg in Oct 2016. China Retail Price: Agri Material: Urea, N 46%: Domestic Made data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PA: Price Monitoring Center, NDRC: Retail Price: Agricultural Material.

Fertilizer Price: Fertilizers: Urea data was reported at 28.664 USD/50 kg in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.179 USD/50 kg for Nov 2024. Fertilizer Price: Fertilizers: Urea data is updated monthly, averaging 25.987 USD/50 kg from Jan 2013 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 144 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.660 USD/50 kg in Apr 2022 and a record low of 18.619 USD/50 kg in Jul 2017. Fertilizer Price: Fertilizers: Urea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.RI003: Agrochemicals and Fertilizers Price.

In 2023, the amount of urea exported from Russia surged to 7.5M tons, rising by 19% compared with 2022.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Urea market size will be USD 81,624.6 million in 2025. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.00% from 2025 to 2033.

North America held the major market share for around 37% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 30,201.10 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Europe accounted for a market share of nearly 29% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 23,671.13 million and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% from 2025 to 2033.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 24% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 19,589.90 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% from 2025 to 2033.
South America had a market share of approximately 3.8% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 3,101.73 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% from 2025 to 2033.
Middle East held a market share of nearly 4.00% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 3,264.98 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% from 2025 to 2033.
Africa had a market share of around 2.20% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 1,795.74 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2025 to 2033.
Granular urea category is the fastest growing segment of the Urea industry

Market Dynamics of Urea Market

Key Drivers for Urea Market

Rising Global Population Driving Demand for Urea Fertilizers

The steady increase in the global population, which is placing significant pressure on the agriculture sector to boost food production. According to recent projections by the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach approximately 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050, and over 10 billion by the end of this century. This surge in population is directly increasing the global demand for food, which, in turn, is driving the need for more efficient agricultural practices. Urea, as one of the most widely used nitrogen-based fertilizers, plays a vital role in enhancing soil fertility and improving crop yields. Its cost-effectiveness, ease of application, and ability to support high-output farming make it an essential input for farmers worldwide. As arable land becomes increasingly limited and the pressure to maximize productivity rises, the role of urea in sustaining food supply becomes more critical, thereby fueling consistent growth in the global urea market.

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Government Support and Subsidies Encouraging Fertilizer Usage

Government initiatives and subsidies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity are bolstering the urea market. Many countries, especially in Asia-Pacific and Africa, offer financial incentives and subsidies on fertilizers to support farmers and improve food security. These efforts lower the cost burden on end-users and increase the accessibility and adoption of urea across small and large farming operations. Additionally, public sector investments in urea manufacturing facilities and partnerships with private producers further boost local production. As global governments continue to prioritize food sustainability and rural development, such policy-driven support plays a pivotal role in propelling the urea market forward.

Restraint Factor for the Urea Market

Volatile Raw Material Costs and High Production Expenses Hamper Market Growth

The urea market is highly sensitive to fluctuations in the prices of raw materials such as natural gas, which is a key input in urea production. Global disruptions ranging from geopolitical tensions to energy supply shortages can lead to significant increases in natural gas prices, thereby elevating the cost of urea manufacturing. This volatility affects both producers and end-users, as increased production expenses may result in higher market prices or reduced profitability. Additionally, energy-intensive production methods further strain margins in regions with high power costs. These economic pressures can hinder expansion and discourage investments, posing a restraint to consistent market growth. Introduction of the Urea Market

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Retail Price: Fertilizer: Urea: Philippines data was reported at 1,075.864 PHP/50 kg in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,055.360 PHP/50 kg for Sep 2018. Retail Price: Fertilizer: Urea: Philippines data is updated monthly, averaging 1,032.125 PHP/50 kg from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,933.350 PHP/50 kg in Sep 2008 and a record low of 879.000 PHP/50 kg in Feb 2006. Retail Price: Fertilizer: Urea: Philippines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.P002: Retail Price: Fertilizers.

Number of observations collected for urea prices, number of observations of non-subsidized urea, number of observations after removing outliers (n) and number of observations after aggregating by household (values between parenthesis), and the percent of outliers detected (%) for each data source.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing: Synthetic Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Compounds, and Urea (PCU325311325311A) from Dec 2014 to May 2025 about fertilizers, synthetic, manufacturing, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Indonesia Wholesale Price Index: Manufacturing: Fertilizer: Urea data was reported at 163.780 2000=100 in Dec 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 162.870 2000=100 for Nov 2008. Indonesia Wholesale Price Index: Manufacturing: Fertilizer: Urea data is updated monthly, averaging 108.985 2000=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Dec 2008, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163.780 2000=100 in Dec 2008 and a record low of 98.560 2000=100 in Apr 2000. Indonesia Wholesale Price Index: Manufacturing: Fertilizer: Urea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Inflation – Table ID.IB004: Wholesale Price Index: by Sector: Manufacturing.

United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing: Synthetic Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Compounds, and Urea was 116.06400 Index Dec 2014=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing: Synthetic Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Compounds, and Urea reached a record high of 216.76100 in April of 2022 and a record low of 65.60000 in September of 2017. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing: Synthetic Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Compounds, and Urea - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

This dataset includes monthly prices measured in dollars per ton (except Tampa ammonia) by region.

Fertilizer commodities include urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), and potash. UAN prices assume a 32 percent nitrogen content. Tampa ammonia prices are quoted CFR (i.e., includes transportation to the destination port) per metric ton.

Regional Definitions are available from Green Markets (https://fertilizerpricing.com/about/pricing-notations/).

The monthly average prices are derived from weekly reports with permission from Green Markets, a Bloomberg Company.

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