The Turkey sulphur export ban has come into effect from 7 April 2026, restricting overseas shipments amid rising prices and tightening supply in the global market. Under the new regulation, exports of sulphur under customs tariff code 2503 have been suspended, except for shipments that were already cleared before the Read more
The second-quarter phosphoric acid contract price has increased by $70/t compared to the previous quarter, driven by firm DAP and sulphur markets along with a sharp rise in ammonia prices and tight supply conditions. Indian fertilizer major Coromandel International and Jordan-based Jordan Phosphate Mines Company have agreed on a second-quarter Read more
Egypt Chemical Projects worth $740 million are moving forward in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). These projects focus on fertilizer production and chemical manufacturing. They aim to boost exports and strengthen Egypt’s industrial capacity. The developments come after authorities signed key agreements. These projects are part of Egypt’s broader Read more
NBS Rates for Kharif 2026 have been approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi. The decision aims to ensure the availability of subsidized fertilizers to farmers during the upcoming Kharif season. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) will be applicable from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. The Read more
The Urea Market Update April, 2026, indicates that global urea prices continue to remain firm across major producing and importing regions. Strong demand, coupled with supply tightness, is supporting price levels in key markets such as the Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia. Middle East Market Shows Stability In the Read more
Petronas Bintulu Urea Plant Shutdown has created fresh uncertainty in the global fertilizer market. The unexpected outage has forced Malaysia’s state-owned energy company, Petronas, to halt production at its major urea facility in Bintulu. The plant has an annual capacity of 700,000 tonnes. It plays an important role in supplying Read more
The global sulphur market witnessed a dramatic shift between 29 March and 5 April 2026. Prices surged to multi-year highs while supply disruptions intensified across key regions. This weekly sulphur market analysis highlights major developments impacting investors, traders, and fertilizer industry players. April OSPs Surge to Record High Levels The Read more
A new ammonia storage project has begun at a fertilizer production facility in India with the installation of a 2500 cubic meter Horton Sphere. The project aims to enhance ammonia handling capacity and improve operational safety at the plant. The company has already finalized the LSTK contractor for the ammonia Read more
New Delhi: India fertilizer gas supply has been increased to 90% of the six-month average consumption to protect urea production amid the ongoing Middle East war and energy disruptions. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, confirmed that the government implemented this decision from April Read more
The GPIC urea plant shutdown in Bahrain has emerged as a major development in the global fertilizer market, following a drone attack on April 5 that forced a complete halt in operations. This incident has quickly become a key highlight in ammonia plant shutdown news, as the facility’s 600,000 TPA Read more
