Karachi Port delays push DAP shortage into Rabi sowing season
Vessels carrying imported fertiliser are waiting at Karachi Port, and industry sources warn that late phosphate supplies could cut the 2027 wheat harvest and raise flour prices.
Imported DAP fertiliser is stuck in berth queues and at the outer anchorage at Karachi Port.
Agriculture experts warn that a two-to-three-week delay in the October to November sowing window could cut wheat output by 20 to 25 percent.
Dealers in inland markets have started rationing stock, and some prices are above the official rate per bag.
Wheat flour already sells for Rs 150 to Rs 180 per kg, and industry sources warn it could pass Rs 200 if the 2027 harvest falls short.