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A Presidential Decree published in Türkiye’s Official Gazette has removed import duties on several fertilizer types. The move aims to protect the agricultural sector against rising global prices and supply risks. It follows a recent surge in energy and logistics costs.

The outbreak of war between Iran and Israel disrupted shipments from global fertilizer production hubs, triggering sharp price spikes in Turkey. Urea fertilizer surged 38.5% monthly, leaving farmers grappling with a dual crisis of rising costs and climate shocks.