Turkey bans sulphur exports to Q3

Turkey has prohibited exports of sulphur under GTP 2503 from 7 April through the second and third quarters of 2026, according to a 6 April communication from the Ministry of Commerce. The measure does not apply to customs declarations lodged before 7 April. The restriction followed a request from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which said sulphur prices had risen by 35-40% and that supply had tightened for fertilizer production, including AS, DAP and other compound fertilizers. The General Directorate of Exports will review any exceptional cases arising during implementation.

The measure is expected to tighten the sulphur supply in the Mediterranean. Market participants said Tupras’ regular 8,000 t export tender is now on hold. Turkey exported around 91,200 tonnes in Q2 2025 and 70,800 tonnes in Q3, according to GTT, with the majority going to the Mediterranean.