Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Brazil will allocate $2.9 billion to a new plan to reduce the impact of rising fertilizer prices on agriculture (Agrolatam, 2026).
75% of the value of the world trade in fertilizers corresponds to nitrogenous fertilizers (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
16.6% of global fertilizer trade corresponds to exports from Russia (Earth Platform, 2026).
The value of the global fertilizer trade fell by 8.9% in 2024 compared to 2023 (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
44.8% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region (Earth Platform, 2026).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
USD 24.8 billion entered LAC in short-term capital during the first half of 2024 (OECD, 2024).
USD 42.9 billion entered LAC as short-term capital in 2023 (OECD, 2024).
Four countries —Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru— tightened their monetary policy earlier than advanced economies (OECD, 2024).
