How fertilizers threaten the daily food supply of billions in the Strait of Hormuz

The impact of the war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz threatens global fertilizer supplies. The closure of ports and destruction of facilities have halted half of the sulfur exports and cut 17% of natural gas supplies, leading to a significant increase in nitrogen fertilizer prices. Farmers in many countries, including India, Australia, and the African highlands, are facing difficulties obtaining fertilizers, jeopardizing crop yields and global food production—especially given the ongoing conflict and worsening climate conditions.

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