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India Mulls Sulphur Export Restrictions Amid Price Surge

4/17/2026

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India is considering restricting sulphur exports due to rising prices and Gulf disruptions.
Industry groups warn that exports could worsen supply.
India imports 2 million metric tons annually, mainly from Middle East, and exports 800,000 metric tons, mostly to China.
The ongoing Iran war has disrupted Middle Eastern supplies, impacting global sulphur prices.
The government has instructed oil refineries to prioritize local fertiliser companies, as sulphur is crucial for fertilisers.

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Story summary

India is considering restricting sulphur exports due to rising prices and Gulf disruptions.
Industry groups warn that exports could worsen supply.
India imports 2 million metric tons annually, mainly from Middle East, and exports 800,000 metric tons, mostly to China.
The ongoing Iran war has disrupted Middle Eastern supplies, impacting global sulphur prices.
The government has instructed oil refineries to prioritize local fertiliser companies, as sulphur is crucial for fertilisers.