Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
10%–20% is the increase in the cost of ammonia imports in the EU due to the CBAM mechanism (Earth Platform, 2026).
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
European ammonia production is 19% below 2019 levels (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
44.8% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region (Earth Platform, 2026).
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell more than 95% (from over 100 vessels per day to fewer than 10), disrupting flows of oil, LNG and fertilizers essential for global agricultural production (UNCTAD, 2026).
55% of rural employment corresponds to agriculture in ALC (CAF, 2025).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation: in 2025, the country achieved a production of over 700,000 tons of rice for the first time.( Ali, M. I., y Mustapha, Z. , 2025)
