Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The cost of sending a container to the Middle East reached $7,500, after tripling due to the conflict (Infobae, 2026).
Brazil's soybean production was revised down to 179 million tonnes (from 180M) due to excessive rainfall in northern and central producing states; Brazil's competitive discount makes it unlikely China will purchase an additional 8 million tonnes of soybeans from the US (Darragh & Bhanu, Kpler, 2026).
Brazil will allocate $2.9 billion to a new plan to reduce the impact of rising fertilizer prices on agriculture (Agrolatam, 2026).
Fertilizer-related outbound shipments through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to their lowest level since January 2026 following Iran's announcement of the strait's closure on 2 March 2026.
44.8% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region (Earth Platform, 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).
26.5% of the European Union's ammonia imports originate from Russia (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
The value of the global fertilizer trade fell by 8.9% in 2024 compared to 2023 (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
10%–20% is the increase in the cost of ammonia imports in the EU due to the CBAM mechanism (Earth Platform, 2026).
