Global: Farmers could face increasing rising production & transport costs as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global fertiliser supplies
"Farmers warned fertiliser prices could rise amid Middle East tensions", 4 March 2026
Escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global fertiliser supplies and drive up costs for farmers worldwide.
The warning follows air strikes on Iran on 28 February that have contributed to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for fertiliser raw materials.
Around 25% to 35% of global trade in fertiliser raw materials passes through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning any prolonged disruption could significantly affect the global fertiliser supply chain.
Analysts warn that a continued closure of the route could increase production and transport costs for fertiliser manufacturers.
Any disruption could push fertiliser prices higher at a time when many farmers are already facing rising input costs...
The potential impact could extend beyond fertiliser markets and into global food production.
Lower fertiliser use generally leads to reduced crop yields, which could add further pressure to global food prices if production declines...