Buyer's guide
Common grades and specifications
- Granular or prilled fertilizer urea, 46% N
- Technical / industrial grade (resins, adhesives)
- Automotive grade for AdBlue / DEF (ISO 22241 specification)
- Key specs: nitrogen %, biuret (often ≤1% for fertilizer), moisture, granule size
Typical packaging
Bulk vessel; 50 kg bags; 1 t bulk bags.
Typical minimum order
Vessel parcels are large; bagged containerised orders start at one container.
HS code (4-digit headings)
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 3102 | Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous (urea) |
Guidance only. The exact 6- to 10-digit code depends on the product and the importing country's tariff. Confirm with your customs broker.
Incoterms tips
For bulk vessel cargo, FOB, CFR and CIF are the usual Incoterms® 2020 rules (they are for sea and inland waterway only). Name the exact load or discharge port, and agree who appoints the inspection company at loading.
Quality documents to request
- COA and independent quality/quantity inspection at loading
- Certificate of origin
- SDS
- Import permit or fertilizer registration where required
Sourcing notes
No sourcing restriction for fertilizer use.
Price benchmark
| Benchmark | Price | m/m |
|---|---|---|
| Urea | 420 $/mt | +3.1% |
Source: World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), Updated on November 03, 2026. Nominal US dollars, CC BY 4.0. Benchmarks are reference prices at named origins/ports, not offers on OfferBulk.