Iran war disrupts fertilizer supplies and raises concerns about food prices

Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter for fertilizer?

Several reports say the Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global fertilizer trade, especially nitrogen fertilizer, so disruptions there can restrict supply and raise costs Business Standard,Firstpost,Zee Business,LatestLY.

Who is most exposed to the shortage?

The reporting says farmers in developing countries are especially vulnerable, and that the poorest farmers in the Northern Hemisphere rely on fertilizer imports from the Gulf just as planting season begins Korea Times,U.S. News & World R…,Hurriyet Daily News.

What are the likely economic effects if the disruption continues?

Sources say the main risks are higher input costs for farmers, lower yields, and eventually higher food prices for consumers Korea Times,San Francisco Gate,WLUK,KalingaTV.