
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Threaten Global Food Supplies and Drive Agricultural Price Increases
IFAD and UN officials have warned that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are restricting fuel and fertilizer access, putting agricultural production and food security at severe risk across Asia and Africa. The chokepoint historically handled one-third of global urea trade and nearly half of seaborne sulfur. With third-quarter 2026 agricultural commodity prices already up 13% and farmers adopting cautious planting strategies, the UN is urging a deal to allow at least five fertilizer vessels per day through the waterway.
















