Fertilizer Prices Rise, Farmers React to DAP Price Hikes

Rising costs following US-Iran tensions have pushed fertilizer prices up again in Turkey. Price increases on DAP fertilizer by Eti Gübre and Toros Gübre have sparked farmers' backlash.

Scraper SystemJune 10, 2026, 11:43 AM

Fertilizer Prices Rise, Farmers React to DAP Price Hikes

US-Iran tensions and risks around the Strait of Hormuz have driven fertilizer costs higher. New price hikes in fertilizers, one of the most critical inputs in Turkish agriculture, have intensified farmers' reactions.

It has been reported that Eti Gübre and Toros Gübre, leading companies in Turkey's fertilizer market, have raised prices on DAP fertilizer. Farmers say that especially as the summer season approaches, these price increases further burden production costs for this essential product.

Sharp Increase in DAP Fertilizer Prices Since the Start of the Year

The price of DAP fertilizer sold by Eti Gübre was around 32,000 lira at the beginning of the year, but with the latest increase, it has risen to 43,200 lira. This marks a 35% price increase compared to the start of the year.

The same product, which was sold at about 28,000 lira last summer, has now seen nearly a 60% price hike within a year. Farmers express that such rapid cost increases disrupt their financial calculations on the field.

Toros Gübre Also Raises Price List

Toros Gübre has also increased prices on DAP fertilizer, raising the price per ton to 42,000 lira with the latest hike. The company sold the same product last year in the 35,000 to 36,000 lira range, indicating a gradual increase of about 20%.

It is noteworthy that Toros Gübre has been among the companies managed by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund since September 2025. The volatility in the fertilizer market directly affects producers' preparations for the summer season.

Farmers React, Concern Over Rising Production Costs

One farmer criticized the price increase on DAP fertilizer on social media, pointing out that while urea fertilizer prices were reduced, DAP prices were raised. The farmer noted that if producers behaved similarly, it would be considered opportunism.

Hidayet Muslu, President of the Turkish Agriculturalists Association, stated that fertilizer prices have increased by over 100% in some periods and product types, highlighting growing cost pressures. Muslu added that last year's frost and this year's hail have already challenged agricultural production, while expenses like fertilizer and diesel have made it impossible for farmers to balance their accounts.

New Price Pressure Expected on Summer Fruits

Muslu indicated that rising costs could also reflect in fruit prices during the summer season. This situation closely concerns both producers' income plans and the prices consumers will face in stores.

The rise in fertilizer prices creates a new pressure not only on farmers but also on the final prices of products reaching consumers' tables. It once again shows how even the smallest external shocks in the agricultural sector rapidly drive costs upward.

Fertilizer Prices Rise, Farmers React to DAP Price Hikes

Rising costs following US-Iran tensions have pushed fertilizer prices up again in Turkey. Price increases on DAP fertilizer by Eti Gübre and Toros Gübre have sparked farmers' backlash.