Government/Industry Fertiliser Supply Working Group Communiqué
Fertiliser Supply Working Group Meeting - 12 June 2026
The Government/Industry Fertiliser Supply Working Group met for the ninth time on 12 June 2026.
The Fertiliser Supply Working Group met to discuss current fertiliser supply and market conditions, including developments under the Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility (FFSF), international price trends, and seasonal demand.
The Working Group noted continued progress under the FFSF, with participation of a third company (Summit) announced. Summit’s participation includes an initial additional shipment of approximately 31,000 tonnes of urea.
The FFSF continues to operate as designed - providing targeted price-risk support to facilitate shipments that may not otherwise have occurred due to uncertainty in global markets. Total volumes secured through the FFSF have now reached approximately 240,000 tonnes. Members noted that additional shipments and volumes of urea are expected to be announced in the coming week. Supported shipments under the FFSF have commenced arriving in Australia.
The Working Group also noted that several companies are currently in negotiations to participate in the facility, reflecting ongoing industry engagement.
Members discussed recent movements in international and domestic urea prices noting the decline in both. The Working Group continues to closely monitor fertiliser supply, market conditions, and seasonal developments for other products including phosphates, sulphur and nitrogen-based fertilisers beyond urea. The Working Group remains focused on supporting timely international access to fertilisers for Australian farmers.
Seasonal conditions and international commodity prices continue to be key drivers of fertiliser demand and pricing in Australia. Members noted that, in the current conditions, price levels are having a greater influence on fertiliser use decisions than supply availability.
Members noted that recent rainfall has supported some increased winter planting activity. However, the full extent of planting and fertiliser demand is still being determined. The Working Group will monitor planting activity and fertiliser demand as the season progresses.
Attendees
Australian Government members
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Chair
- Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Export Finance Australia
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Industry members
- Fertilizer Australia
- National Farmers’ Federation