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        "id": 1643442,
        "msgid": "global-urea-supply-disrupted-pupuk-indonesia-prepares-to-export-2-million-tonnes-1774861309",
        "date": "2026-03-30 14:51:30",
        "title": "Global Urea Supply Disrupted, Pupuk Indonesia Prepares to Export 2 Million Tonnes",
        "author": "Teuku Muhammad Valdy Arief",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "PT Pupuk Indonesia is poised to export up to 2 million tonnes of urea amid global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, which have strained supplies to major importers like India, Australia, and the United States. With an annual production capacity of 9.4 million tonnes sourced from domestic natural gas, the company can allocate 1.5 to 2 million tonnes for export depending on domestic needs, positioning Indonesia as a potential stabiliser in the international fertiliser market. This reversal of vulnerability highlights Indonesia's strategic advantage in the fertiliser sector during global energy market pressures.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2013 PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) is opening opportunities to\nexport up to 2 million tonnes of urea amid global supply disruptions due\nto geopolitical conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Pupuk Indonesia\u2019s President Director, Rahmad Pambudi, stated that the\ncompany\u2019s production capacity reaches 9.4 million tonnes per year. Of\nthis amount, approximately 1.5 million to 2 million tonnes are allocated\nfor export, depending on domestic needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe produce 9.4 million tonnes. From that 9.4 million tonnes, we can\nexport between 1.5 to 2 million tonnes depending on domestic needs,\u201d\nRahmad said at the Ministry of Agriculture in Jakarta on Monday\n(30\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This situation is pressuring global supplies, particularly for\ncountries reliant on imports from that region, such as India, Australia,\nand the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmerica, for example, certainly imports part of its urea needs from\nthe Middle East (West Asia),\u201d Rahmad said.<\/p>\n<p>Amid this situation, Indonesia\u2019s position is different. The\navailability of domestic raw materials keeps urea production stable.\nAmmonia, the main ingredient, comes from domestic natural gas, so it is\nnot directly affected by global supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Rahmad assessed that this condition opens opportunities for Indonesia\nto play a larger role in the global market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmid the turmoil, Indonesia can become the saviour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsually in global situations, Indonesia\u2019s position is vulnerable.\nBut specifically regarding fertiliser, the situation is reversed.\nIndonesia can become the saviour,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict in the Middle East is also driving up global oil prices.\nRestrictions on distribution from major producing countries are\npressuring the global energy market.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is becoming more complex following the United States\nincreasing its military presence in the region, while the Houthi group\nin Yemen has declared support for Iran.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/global-urea-supply-disrupted-pupuk-indonesia-prepares-to-export-2-million-tonnes-1774861309",
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