At least 12 percent decrease in the profit of fertilizer sector was recorded in the first 9 months of current year. Sale of fertilizer fell 14 percent from January to September while price of a bag remained Rs 766. In contrast, price of DPA fertilizer increased by 6 percent. Shutdown of FFBL plant and downfall in prices caused the demise of fertilizer sale. According to experts, sectors profit would be consolidated at the end of the year due to an expected increase in sale of Urea and DAP.