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Conflict Could Drive Up Fertilizer Prices
15–20% higher global fertilizer prices are projected during the first half of 2026 due to energy and trade tensions linked to the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. -
SMEs Dominate the Regional Agrifood Sector
66% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean identify themselves as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). -
Companies Demand Trade-Related Training
67% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean are interested in training on market access and international trade. -
Companies Are Unaware of Public Policy Instruments
47% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean report being unaware of public policy instruments targeted at the sector, highlighting gaps in access to support programs. -
Access to Credit Is a Regional Priority
76% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean consider access to financing to be the main public policy priority for the sector.
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