# Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply | Supply Chain Dive

> The Israel-Hamas war has raised concerns about fertilizer supply after shipping restrictions and war-risk surcharges affected the port of Ashdod, a major potash export gateway near Gaza. ICL says operations continue, and Ashdod remains open.

- Date: 2023-10-18 · published 2023-10-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Israel · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33545-israel-hamas-war-prompts-concerns-over-global-fertilizer-supply-supply-chain
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Potash shipping disruption and higher insurance costs could tighten supply and raise potash prices, though analysts do not expect a spike comparable to the Ukraine shock.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- supplychaindive.com: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/israel-hamas-war-fertilizer-exports-shipping-gaza/696936/

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