--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260524-australia-secures-38500-tons-of-urea-from-brunei-amid-tightening-global-supply-chains/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Australia secures 38,500 tons of urea from Brunei amid tightening global supply chains Publication Date: 2026-05-24T15:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-05-23T23:49:26-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![A large coal ship enters Newcastle Harbour to load coal for export. Newcastle is one of the largest black coal export ports in the world.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a-large-coal-ship-enters-newcastle-harbour-to-load-coal-for-export-newcastle-is-one-of-the-largest-black-coal-export-ports-in-the-world-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Australia is using diplomatic channels to plug fertilizer and fuel supply gaps after the Strait of Hormuz closure cut off around 60% of its usual urea import routes. Australia secured 38,500 metric tonnes of agricultural-grade urea from Brunei and three jet fuel cargoes totaling more than 600,000 barrels from China, the Albanese government announced on May 19, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt energy and fertilizer supply chains globally. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced both deals simultaneously following diplomatic discussions with Brunei and talks between Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The jet fuel shipments — described as a "first step" with more potentially to follow — are expected to arrive from early June. Brunei normally supplies approximately 11% of Australia's fertilizer-grade urea imports. Australia normally sources around 60% of its agricultural urea through Persian Gulf shipping lanes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor severely disrupted since February 2026 following the escalation of conflict in Iran. The government also deployed a A$7.5 billion fund for transport and agricultural security as part of its broader supply response. The Brunei urea deal follows a separate arrangement in April through Incitec Pivot's trading relationship with PT Pupuk Indonesia, which locked in 250,000 tonnes for May–December delivery. Together, the two agreements cover a significant share of Australia's anticipated shortfall during the main cropping season, when urea demand from grain and canola growers peaks from May through August. With Persian Gulf supply still severely constrained, further procurement from Southeast Asian and East Asian suppliers is widely expected through Q3 2026. Source: [Reuters](https://bilyonaryo.com/2026/05/19/australia-secures-more-jet-fuel-from-china-urea-from-brunei/power/) Tags: [agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agriculture/), [Australia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/australia/), [carbamide](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/carbamide/), [China](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/china/), [fertilizer imports](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-imports/), [fertilizer prices](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-prices/), [food security](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/food-security/), [mineral fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mineral-fertilizers/), [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/strait-of-hormuz/), [urea](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/urea/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.