The Coming Food Security Shock
The disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is impacting global food security due to reduced fertilizer flows. Approximately one-third of the world's fertilizer supply passes through this critical chokepoint, affecting agricultural systems in South Asia and Africa. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that this situation could lead to a deeper food security crisis if not managed properly.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global fertilizer supply, with one-third of the world's fertilizer passing through it.
- ▪Recent disruptions have led to increased fertilizer prices, affecting agricultural production.
- ▪The U.N. FAO has indicated that the current situation could evolve into a significant global food security crisis if not addressed.
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| Original publisher | World Politics Review |
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 12:56:35 +0000 |
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BriefingGlobal The Coming Food Security ShockLuca MatteiMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026A farmer harvests wheat near Lahore, Pakistan, April 15, 2026. (Murtaza Ali/NurPhoto via AP) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) The Strait of Hormuz has long been treated primarily as an energy chokepoint, with oil markets historically dominating the headlines whenever tensions escalated across the Gulf region in the past.
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