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Several Countries Could Face Difficulties Importing Fertilizer due to the Strait of Hormuz Conflict

Adi Ahdiat 17/03/2026 11:57 WIB

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According to UNCTAD, a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt the supply of fertilizers to a number of countries, especially poor countries.

10 Countries That Import a Large Amount of Fertilizer via the Strait of Hormuz (2024)*

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Iran restricted ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, after the United States and Israel attacked its territory on February 28, 2026.

"The strait is only closed to tankers and ships belonging to our enemies, those who attack us and our allies. Others are free to pass," said Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, as reported by Katadata.co.id (March 15, 2026).

The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz risks disrupting the trade of various global commodities, including fertilizers.

According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2024, there were 16 million tons of fertilizers, or one-third of the total global fertilizer trade via sea routes, shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Some countries that imported a lot of fertilizers through this strait in 2024 were Sudan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Tanzania, Somalia, Pakistan, Thailand, Kenya, New Zealand, and Mozambique, with the proportion of imports as shown in the chart.

According to UNCTAD, disruptions in shipping in the Strait of Hormuz risk disrupting the supply of fertilizers to these countries and triggering an increase in food prices.

"Access to fertilizers may worsen for some of the poorest countries," said UNCTAD in the report Strait of Hormuz Disruptions: Implications for Global Trade and Development (March 2026).

"Higher energy, fertilizer and transport costs – including freight rates, bunker fuel prices and insurance premiums – may increase food costs and intensify cost-of-living pressures, particularly for the most vulnerable," they said.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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