Politics
Briefing: How the Iran war threatens global food supply
Strategic angle: About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.
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Updated 22 days ago
Approximately one-third of the world's fertilizer supply is transported through the Strait of Hormuz. This chokepoint is vital for agricultural inputs globally.
Currently, shipping operations in this region are effectively suspended due to the conflict, raising concerns about the continuity of fertilizer availability.
The implications of this disruption could extend to agricultural productivity and food security, necessitating a reassessment of supply chain strategies in the affected sectors.