Food security: How the Iran war is driving up fertilizer prices

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran is hampering the global supply of fertilizers. African countries in particular are suffering from the shortage, which could jeopardize their food security.

13. March 2026
Rice cultivation in Mali. (IMAGO / Le Pictorium)

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Last updated: 13. March 2026