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Rabobank reports that global fertilizer markets ended Q1 2026 under severe strain due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It cites that 30% of global urea, 27% of ammonia, 24% of phosphates and 48% of sulfur exports transit the corridor, and lists export restrictions by Turkey, Russia and China.
Sustained fertilizer supply shortages and high prices raise farmers' input costs and could reduce application and yields, supporting grain and oilseed prices over time.
rabobankna.comApr 13, 2026After 205 past bullish geopolitics events, Urea moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -2.1% to +3.0%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 114 past bullish geopolitics events, DAP moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -0.3% to +1.2%), and +0.3% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 323 past bullish geopolitics events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
