Global fertilizer supply chains have been severely disrupted following the United States and Israel’s military aggression against Iran, according to reports on March 29, 2026. Massive quantities of fertilizer shipments are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, while fertilizer plants in India, Algeria, and Slovakia have either shut down or reduced production due to soaring natural gas prices. China has imposed an export ban on fertilizers, and Australian wheat farmers have cut production. Meanwhile, U.S. corn and soybean growers have sought subsidies from President Donald Trump.

The conflict has driven up oil and gas prices, intensifying global economic concerns. Fertilizer prices have surged worldwide, heightening food security risks in several regions. The Middle East, a major fertilizer-producing area after Russia, supplies about one-third of global fertilizer through the Hormuz Strait. Independent Commodity Intelligence Services expert Dipika Thapliyal warned that the shortage is pushing prices higher and could lead to widespread agricultural strain.

A World Trade Organization report last week cautioned that food supply risks are rising globally, particularly in Gulf countries dependent on imports. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the conflict has destabilized trade in energy, fertilizer, and food, marking one of the most volatile periods in 80 years.