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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)
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)
Fertilizer applications in some crops could decrease by up to 25% due to rising prices (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 cost of sending a container to the Middle East reached $7,500, after tripling due to the conflict (Infobae, 2026).
Infobae. (2026, marzo 29). El conflicto en Irán agrava la crisis de los agricultores de California. https://www.infobae.com/estados-unidos/2026/03/29/el-conflicto-en-iran-agrava-la-crisis-de-los-agricultores-de-california/
Infobae
The price of fertilizers increased by up to a third in one month due to the conflict (Infobae, 2026).
Infobae. (2026, marzo 29). El conflicto en Irán agrava la crisis de los agricultores de California. https://www.infobae.com/estados-unidos/2026/03/29/el-conflicto-en-iran-agrava-la-crisis-de-los-agricultores-de-california/
Infobae
Since February 28, 2026, only 5 fertilizer vessels have exited the Persian Gulf; the Gulf accounts for ~25% of global nitrogen fertilizer exports, generating a buildup of inventory with no clear exit, pushing global prices upward (Darragh & Bhanu, Kpler, 2026).
Darragh, M., y Bhanu, I. (2026). The Strait of Hormuz blockade: what it means for grain and food security. Kpler.
Kpler (2026)
Brazil will allocate $2.9 billion to a new plan to reduce the impact of rising fertilizer prices on agriculture (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
Fertilizer-related outbound shipments through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to their lowest level since January 2026 following Iran's announcement of the strait's closure on 2 March 2026.
AXSMarine (Signal Group) & World Trade Organization. (2026). Strait of Hormuz Trade Tracker. WTO Data Lab.
World Trade Organization (2026)
$85.7 billion was the value of the world fertilizer trade in 2024 (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
Plataforma Tierra. (2026). El mercado mundial de fertilizantes en 2026: geopolítica y tensiones en la oferta. https://www.plataformatierra.es/mercados/mercado-mundial-fertilizantes-2026-geopolitica
Plataforma Tierra. (2026)
16.6% of global fertilizer trade corresponds to exports from Russia (Earth Platform, 2026).
Plataforma Tierra. (2026). El mercado mundial de fertilizantes en 2026: geopolítica y tensiones en la oferta. https://www.plataformatierra.es/mercados/mercado-mundial-fertilizantes-2026-geopolitica
Plataforma Tierra. (2026)
