Impact of the Armed Conflict on Fertilizer Prices.
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15% of Brazil's fertilizer imports come from the war-affected region (Canuto, 2026).
Canuto, O. (2026). Transmission channels of the war on Iran to the Brazilian economy. Policy Center for the New South. https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/transmission-channels-war-iran-brazilian-economy
Policy Center for the New South
20% of the total demand for phosphates in Brazil could be affected by the projected deficit (Canuto, 2026).
Canuto, O. (2026). Transmission channels of the war on Iran to the Brazilian economy. Policy Center for the New South. https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/transmission-channels-war-iran-brazilian-economy
Policy Center for the New South
Brazil could face a phosphate deficit of between 1 and 3 million tons if supply restrictions persist (Canuto, 2026).
Canuto, O. (2026). Transmission channels of the war on Iran to the Brazilian economy. Policy Center for the New South. https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/transmission-channels-war-iran-brazilian-economy
Policy Center for the New South
Urea prices in Brazil increased by 35% during the first weeks of March due to the conflict (Canuto, 2026).
Canuto, O. (2026). Transmission channels of the war on Iran to the Brazilian economy. Policy Center for the New South. https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/transmission-channels-war-iran-brazilian-economy
Policy Center for the New South
36% of Brazil's urea imports came from Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates in 2025, currently affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (Canuto, 2026).
Canuto, O. (2026). Transmission channels of the war on Iran to the Brazilian economy. Policy Center for the New South. https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/transmission-channels-war-iran-brazilian-economy
Policy Center for the New South
74.67% was the increase in the price of urea, rising from 415.4 to 725.6 dollars per ton between the start of 2026 and March 31.
Hernández (2026)
Hernández, E. (2026, 6 de abril). La guerra de Irán dispara 74.67% el precio de la urea, el fertilizante más popular del mundo. Forbes México. https://forbes.com.mx/la-guerra-de-iran-dispara-74-67-el-precio-de-la-urea-el-fertilizante-mas-popular-del-mundo/
Between 20% and 40% of the production cost in fruit farming corresponds to the use of fertilizers (Mundoagro, 2026).
Mundoagro. (2026). El impacto por región y los riesgos de la crisis global de fertilizantes para la fruticultura. https://mundoagro.io/cl/el-impacto-por-region-y-los-riesgos-de-la-crisis-global-de-fertilizantes-para-la-fruticultura/
Mundoagro. (2026)
The approximate volume of the urea market in Argentina is 2,200,000 tons, with a significant part dependent on imports (La Nación, 2026).
La Nación. (2026, marzo 30). Guerra en Medio Oriente: en el país hay stock de fertilizantes para cubrir entre 30 y 60 días. https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/campo/guerra-en-medio-oriente-en-el-pais-hay-stock-de-fertilizantes-para-cubrir-entre-30-y-60-dias-nid30032026/
La Nación
60% of the urea used in Argentina is supplied by domestic production (Profertil), partially reducing external dependence (La Nación, 2026).
La Nación. (2026, marzo 30). Guerra en Medio Oriente: en el país hay stock de fertilizantes para cubrir entre 30 y 60 días. https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/campo/guerra-en-medio-oriente-en-el-pais-hay-stock-de-fertilizantes-para-cubrir-entre-30-y-60-dias-nid30032026/
La Nación
Urea prices have risen by up to 50% internationally due to the conflict in the Middle East (La Nación, 2026).
La Nación. (2026, marzo 30). Guerra en Medio Oriente: en el país hay stock de fertilizantes para cubrir entre 30 y 60 días. https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/campo/guerra-en-medio-oriente-en-el-pais-hay-stock-de-fertilizantes-para-cubrir-entre-30-y-60-dias-nid30032026/
La Nación
