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Bulk Urea suppliers and buyers
Bulk Urea producers, manufacturers, traders and buyers post sell offers and buy requests on Comdity and agree the deal directly with each other on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
About Urea
Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer. It is shipped in bulk or in bags, granular or prilled, by the metric ton; nitrogen content (about 46%), size and moisture are in the specification, mostly FOB or CFR.
Urea exporters and importers: who trades it in the world
World exports of Urea were worth about USD 20.5 billion in 2024. The largest exporting countries were Russia (15.9%), Oman (13.1%), Qatar (8.8%), Saudi Arabia (7.9%). The largest importing countries were Brazil (14.2%), India (10.4%), United States (9.1%), Australia (7%).
| Top exporting countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| Russia | 15.9% |
| Oman | 13.1% |
| Qatar | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | 7.9% |
| Egypt | 7.4% |
| Algeria | 5% |
| Top importing countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 14.2% |
| India | 10.4% |
| United States | 9.1% |
| Australia | 7% |
| Thailand | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 4.3% |
Source: OEC (BACI/CEPII), 2024, customs codes 310210. The figures count trade by every mode of transport, not only by sea.
What moves the price of Urea
Urea prices follow the cost of the natural gas and coal used to make it, the planting seasons in India, Brazil, the United States and Europe, the export policies of the big producers and the tenders of large importers such as India. Granular and prilled urea can have different prices. Shipping and port conditions matter because the cargoes are large.
Comdity does not publish prices: sellers and buyers agree them directly in their offers.
Urea offers and requests: FOB, CFR and CIF terms available
How trading Urea works on Comdity
A company posts a sell offer or a buy request with the quantity, the delivery period and the ports. Other companies send an offer or a counteroffer on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. When both sides want to go on, they accept the offer, receive each other's contact details and finalise the contract directly. Comdity is a marketplace: it is not a party to the contract.
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers the goods on board at the loading port; the buyer arranges and pays the sea freight.
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays the sea freight to the discharge port; the buyer carries the risk and the insurance from loading.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, and the seller also insures the cargo to the discharge port.
Country guide: Urea Suppliers: The Largest Urea Exporting Countries.
Read more: FOB vs CFR vs CIF · offer and counteroffer · how to find commodity suppliers · export and import documents.
Urea is normally shipped by bulk carrier. When the terms are agreed, you can explore suitable vessels on Shipfixing.
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