Controlled-Release Urea

Description

1. Product Overview
Controlled-Release Urea (CRU) is a precision-engineered nitrogen fertilizer designed to synchronize nutrient release with crop uptake demand, significantly reducing nitrogen loss through volatilization and leaching. Its primary industrial application is large-scale agricultural production, including row crops, turf, and specialty horticulture. The key value proposition lies in delivering higher nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), lower application frequency, and reduced environmental footprint—making it a strategically critical input for agribusinesses facing regulatory pressure on emissions and rising input costs.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Urea (46% N) coated with a proprietary polymer or sulfur-based layer

• Purity level: Minimum 46% total nitrogen; biuret content ≤1.0%

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Granular, uniform spherical particles

  • Color: White to off-white (polymer-coated) or pale yellow (sulfur-coated)

  • Particle size range: 2.0 – 4.75 mm (SGN 100–250)

  • Bulk density: 750–800 kg/m³

  • Dissolution release pattern: 60–90 days (adjustable per formulation)

• Packaging options: 500 kg bags, 1 MT bulk bags, or fully customized bulk shipments (liner bags in containers)

• Shelf life: 24 months in dry, ventilated conditions below 35°C

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Large-scale row crop farming (corn, wheat, rice), sugarcane, turf & ornamental production, and plantation crops (oil palm, rubber)

• Operational use cases:

  • Single-pass pre-plant or side-dress application in no-till systems

  • Blended with potash and phosphate for premium controlled-release NPK formulations

  • High-value horticulture (citrus, apples, grapes) requiring reduced nitrates in groundwater

• Performance advantages vs. standard urea:

  • 30–50% less nitrogen loss, enabling 15–25% reduction in application rates for same yield

  • Extended feeding period reduces labor and machinery passes by up to 40%

  • Minimizes seedling burn and salt injury, improving stand establishment

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified manufacturing with batch-to-batch uniformity; release profiles validated by in-house and third-party lab testing

• Supply reliability: Multiple vertically integrated production hubs (Asia, Middle East, Americas) ensuring 24/7 availability; stock-keeping programs for seasonal demand

• Logistics capability: Dedicated supply chain team for container, break-bulk, and rail-to-truck delivery; port-side warehousing in Rotterdam, Houston, Shanghai, and Santos

• Price competitiveness: Direct ex-plant pricing with volume-based tiering; long-term fixed-price contracts available for 12+ months

• Sustainability: Reduces NH₃ and N₂O emissions by up to 40%; aligns with EU Fertilizer Regulation (2019/1009) and low-carbon sourcing frameworks

• Technical support: Full documentation suite (COA, SDS, release curve data, agronomic use guides); on-site agronomist consultation for blending and application

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 metric tons (equivalent to one flexibag or 20 × 1 MT bulk bags)

• Loading capacity per 20-ft container: 20 MT (standard loading)

• Loading capacity per 40-ft container: 26 MT (using high-density pallet configuration)

For contract pricing, sample requests, or supply chain integration, contact the global industrial sales desk.