China is set to supply at least 1.2 million tons of urea fertilizer to India, marking a significant ramp-up in sales after Beijing loosened export controls earlier this year. The shipments are part of India's most recent tender and would account for at least two-thirds of the total quantity booked. According to sources, the volume represents a major shift in the global fertilizer market dynamics.

Shipments are required to leave loading ports by September 24, highlighting the urgency of India's procurement needs. This development comes as China positions itself as the primary supplier for the world's second-largest agricultural market. The transaction underscores the deepening economic ties between the two Asian giants despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

India's demand for urea remains robust as the country seeks to secure its food production ahead of the upcoming planting season.