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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
78% of phosphate consumption in Brazil depends on imports, which exposes the country to external restrictions (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
Fertilizer prices have increased by up to 30% in some markets due to the global crisis (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)
Gulf countries account for 13% of global nitrogen exports and 9% of phosphate nutrients; the Hormuz closure disrupts this critical chain for producing fertilizers such as urea and ammonia (UNCTAD, 2026).
UNCTAD. (2026). Actualización sobre el comercio mundial 2026: Principales tendencias que configuran el comercio internacional. Naciones Unidas
Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo (2026)
85% of the fertilizers used in Brazil are imported, which explains the high exposure to international shocks (Agrolatam, 2026).
Agrolatam. (2026). Brasil prepara un plan de 2.900 millones de dólares y elimina aranceles para fertilizantes en medio de la crisis global. https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/brasil-plan-2900-millones-aranceles-fertilizantes-agro/
AgroLatam
0% is the temporary tariff applied to the import of fertilizers to lower agricultural production costs in Brazil (Agrolatam, 2026).
Agrolatam. (2026). Brasil prepara un plan de 2.900 millones de dólares y elimina aranceles para fertilizantes en medio de la crisis global. https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/brasil-plan-2900-millones-aranceles-fertilizantes-agro/
AgroLatam
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
Argentina currently has 30–60 days of fertilizer coverage, allowing the wheat campaign to begin without immediate problems (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
