India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources say

India is considering a proposal to restrict sulphur exports ​after industry lobby groups raised concerns about soaring prices and disruption to ‌supplies from the Gulf, three sources aware of the development ​said. Export restrictions could add to upward pressure ⁠on global sulphur prices, as supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by the Iran war and with China also set to restrict sulphuric acid ‌exports from next month.

“Sulphur supplies are tightening due to falling imports from the Middle East,” a senior ‌government official with knowledge of the proposed restrictions told Reuters. “Allowing ‌exports ⁠could further pressure availability, so discussions are under way ⁠on whether exports should be limited.”

Sulphur is used to produce fertilisers such as ammonium sulphate and single super phosphate, both widely used in India.