About Urea
What is Urea?
Urea is an organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH2)2. It is a crystalline substance that is highly soluble in water. Urea is synthesized naturally in the liver of mammals as a byproduct of protein metabolism and is excreted in urine. It is also commercially produced on a large scale for various applications.
In agriculture, urea is widely used as a nitrogen fertilizer due to its high nitrogen content (about 46% by weight). It provides a readily available source of nitrogen to plants, promoting their growth and improving crop yields. Urea is also used in animal feed supplements to enhance protein digestion and promote healthy growth in livestock.
Beyond agriculture, urea has several other applications. It is used in the production of resins, adhesives, and plastics. It is also utilized in the manufacturing of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Urea serves as a raw material in the production of melamine, a compound used in the production of laminates, coatings, and flame retardants.
Urea has gained significant importance in various industries due to its versatile nature and wide range of applications. Its availability, affordability, and effectiveness make it a valuable compound in multiple sectors.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.
