Indonesia Begins Urea Exports to Australia, Albanese Expresses Appreciation

President Prabowo Subianto received a phone call from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday afternoon (21/4/2026), during which Albanese conveyed his appreciation for Indonesia’s decision to commence exporting urea fertiliser to Australia.

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Albanese specifically appreciated the approval for the export of 250,000 tonnes of Indonesian urea in the initial phase.

Indonesia is also expanding its fertiliser export reach to other countries, including India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Brazil, with total export commitments reaching approximately one million tonnes.

The government emphasized that the export policy is being implemented in a measured way to maintain domestic supply balance, noting that national urea production stands at 7.8 million tonnes although domestic needs are around 6.3 million tonnes.

This approach ensures that exports add value to the national economy without compromising fertiliser availability for Indonesian farmers.

Key Takeaways

• Indonesia has begun exporting 250,000 tonnes of urea to Australia in the first phase.
• Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appreciated the move during a call with President Prabowo Subianto on 21/4/2026.
• Total urea export commitments from Indonesia are expected to reach around one million tonnes, including shipments to India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Brazil.
• National urea production exceeds domestic needs, with 7.8 million tonnes produced annually against 6.3 million tonnes of demand.
• The export strategy aims to strengthen Indonesia’s role in the global supply chain while safeguarding domestic fertiliser availability.