Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The price of urea in the United States increased by 34% before the planting season (Agrolatam, 2026).
Soybean oil prices rose up to 3.4% in Chicago, reaching 69.68 cents per pound — the highest level since late 2022 — driven by the Iran conflict and new US biofuel blending mandates that materially increase biomass-based diesel demand for 2026 (Hirtzer, Bloomberg Línea, 2026).
The price of fertilizers increased by up to a third in one month due to the conflict (Infobae, 2026).
The cost of sending a container to the Middle East reached $7,500, after tripling due to the conflict (Infobae, 2026).
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
18.5% of the final price of food purchased for at-home consumption in the United States was captured by producers in 2024.
6% of global land use change is attributed individually to countries such as Russia, India, China, and the United States (Kan et al., 2026).
AI is transforming the manufacturing and application of nitrogen fertilizers in the U.S. by analyzing soil, weather, and crop behavior to support precise nutrient management strategies.
AI enables growers to use less fertilizer while maintaining reliable crop yields by supporting precise nutrient management strategies under uncertain market conditions.
2025 was the year in which agricultural use was the leading end-use segment of the U.S. nitrogenous fertilizer market.
