Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing pressure on competitiveness and access to the country's main market.
37,500 tonnes of wheat and flour will be imported to supply the bakery sector, consisting of 30,000 tonnes of wheat and 7,500 tonnes of flour.
3 agricultural products, coffee, beef and peanuts, may be exempt from the new United States tariff, subject to their tariff classification and compliance with rules of origin.
A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing market-access costs and uncertainty for the export sector.
1.5 million tonnes would be the volume of Russian wheat exports in July 2026, approximately one-third below the previous year and the lowest July volume since 2017.
16% was the cumulative increase in wheat futures during July 2026, driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while maize reached its highest value in more than two months.
Between 25% and 30% of global wheat exports are concentrated in Russia and Ukraine, meaning disruptions in the Black Sea immediately affect international supply and prices.
EUR 5.6 billion is the approximate size of Spain’s agricultural inputs market at farm-gate prices, especially exposed to volatility from the closure of Hormuz.
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.
