
Конференции
Argus Fertilizer Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets
Istanbul, Turkey
17-18 September 2026
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.
450+ attendees
250+ companies represented
45+ countries
5 extra hours for networking

Key topics will include:

What’s next for the global fertilizer market?
Key insights into trends, demand and pricing — directly from market experts. Explore how global trade flows and pricing are evolving in response to geopolitical and economic shifts.

CBAM: Results and future outlook
Discover the early outcomes of the EU CBAM and explore its impact on fertilizer trade, competitiveness and future market dynamics.

Regional focus
Discover growth prospects in the Black Sea fertilizer market and explore the expanding role of Central Asian suppliers. Understand how these regions are shaping supply to Europe and beyond.

Supply chain and logistics
Infrastructure developments, route changes and growing terminal capacity across the Caspian-Black Sea corridor. Get practical insights into freight trends, rail transport challenges, and solutions to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.
- 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

Marina Simonova
Principal - Consulting, Fertilizer & Clean Ammonia Analytics,
Argus

Ganesh Chaudhary
CCO, Fertilizers Business,
Indorama

Monika Tothova
Senior Economist,
United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Matthieu L’Affeter
Senior Account Executive & Practice Leader Commodities Marine & Transport Department,
Diot-Siaci

Dr. Anmol Mathur
Director, Technology, Innovation & Excellence,
NAQ Global

Oliver Hatfield
VP Fertilizers,
Argus

Alexey Shyshchenko
CEO,
Erfertil

Bauyrzhan Bulatkhanov
General Director,
FertiTrade

Ilya Motorygin
Managing Partner,
GG Trading

Bilal Muftuoglu
Head of Dry Bulk Research,
Howe Robinson Partners

Ofelia Nalbant
Founding Member,
ARCPA (Romanian Association of Commodities Traders)

David T. Bige
Independent Expert

Dr. İsmail Çakmak
Full Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences,
Sabancı University

Nurzhan Marabayev
General Director,
SEMURG INVEST

Claudia Wlk
Editor, Fertilizers,
Argus

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