Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Fertilizer exports from the Persian Gulf were 0 (zero) during the last two weeks of June, continuing the trend of being virtually nonexistent, even after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the conflict in the region. (World Trade Organization, 2026)
45% of sulfur, an essential raw material for phosphate fertilizers, passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
One third of global urea exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global fertilizer trade.
30% was the decline in global fertilizer trade by volume during the first four months of 2026 due to the war in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and export restrictions.
37 articles make up the Law for the Promotion and Development of Coffee approved by Venezuela’s National Assembly to boost the production cycle from planting to export.
65% of agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean identify high logistics and transportation costs as the main barrier to growth and participation in international trade.
The price of urea in the United States increased by 34% before the planting season (Agrolatam, 2026).
Prices for nitrogen fertilizers in the US market have risen by more than 30% in recent weeks (Agrolatam, 2026).
Natural gas prices, the main input for fertilizers, increased by up to 50%, driving up the cost of the sector (Agrolatam, 2026).
More than 80% of the fertilizers used in Latin America are imported, which increases regional vulnerability to external shocks (Mundoagro, 2026).
