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Argus Fertilizer Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets

Istanbul, Turkey
17-18 September 2026
18days remaining

The meeting point for global fertilizer decision‑makers

The Argus Fertilizer Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets conference is the key networking event for fertilizer traders, producers and trade service providers operating across the world.

This year’s conference takes place in Istanbul, Türkiye, uniting over 450 attendees from the global fertilizer value chain with a special focus on the markets of the Caspian and Black Sea regions and Europe.

The event will reflect on emerging export markets, shifting trade flows and new strategies for co-operation.

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450+ attendees

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250+ companies represented

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45+ countries

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5 extra hours for networking

Key topics will include:

  • Trends in the Global Fertilizer Market: Demand and Price Dynamics
  • The Influence of Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Factors on Fertilizer Trade Patterns
  • The results of the implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
  • Analyzing volatile sulphur markets: Trade dynamics and supply constraints
  • The European Fertilizer Market: Balancing Cost Implications with Sustainability Goals
  • Future Outlook and Advancements in Fertilizer Markets within the Black Sea Area
  • Summary of Emerging Infrastructure Initiatives and Port Development
  • Production Capabilities and Export Opportunities of Suppliers from Central Asia
  • The Fertilizer Freight Market

Speakers 2026

Burak Kalkavan, General Manager, Phosvita
Burak Kalkavan
General Manager,
Phosvita
Marina Simonova
Marina Simonova
Principal - Consulting, Fertilizer & Clean Ammonia Analytics,
Argus
Ganesh Chaudhary
Ganesh Chaudhary
CCO, Fertilizers Business,
Indorama
Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Monika Tothova
Senior Economist,
United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Matthieu L'Affeter
Matthieu L’Affeter
Senior Account Executive & Practice Leader Commodities Marine & Transport Department,
Diot-Siaci
Anmol Mathur
Dr. Anmol Mathur
Director, Technology, Innovation & Excellence,
NAQ Global
OliverHatfield
Oliver Hatfield
VP Fertilizers,
Argus
Alexey Shyshchenko
Alexey Shyshchenko
CEO,
Erfertil
Baurzhan Bulatkhanov
Bauyrzhan Bulatkhanov
General Director,
FertiTrade
Ilya Motorygin
Ilya Motorygin
Managing Partner,
GG Trading
Bilal Muftuoglu, Head of Dry Bulk Research, Howe Robinson Partners
Bilal Muftuoglu
Head of Dry Bulk Research,
Howe Robinson Partners
Ofelia Nalband
Ofelia Nalbant
Founding Member,
ARCPA (Romanian Association of Commodities Traders)
David T. Bige, CBO, Board Member, Nitrogenmuvek - Bige Holding Group
David T. Bige
Independent Expert
İsmail Çakmak
Dr. İsmail Çakmak
Full Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences,
Sabancı University
Nurzhan Marabayev
Nurzhan Marabayev
General Director,
SEMURG INVEST
Claudia Wlk
Claudia Wlk
Editor, Fertilizers,
Argus

Thank you to our sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

PV link energy logo
Poleum
Phosvita

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bridge Chemicals
Kazphosphate
Indorama
Crystal Survey Services
WONDERNET
Nakkas Trading & Commodities Logo
Wilson

Bronze Sponsors

GG Trading
Naq Global 180
EuroFert
Agrifield
Hebei Hengji
semurg
Centrum Global Logistics logo
JAS Global Industries logo
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Supporting partners

SPEL