THE China this restricting exports of fertilizers to protect its domestic market from the risk of supply shortages. The Chinese measure increases pressure on the global supply already affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to information from ReutersAccording to industry sources consulted by the agency, Beijing In mid-March, it banned shipments of nitrogen and potassium-based fertilizers, as well as some varieties of phosphate. As a result, only a limited number of products remain cleared for export, which could restrict between half and three-quarters of the volumes exported by the country last year. China is one of the world's largest exporters of fertilizers.with more than US$13 billion shipped in 2025The restrictions come at a time when the market is already under pressure, exacerbated by… disruption of logistical flows in the Strait of Hormuz, responsible for about a third of the global maritime supply. According to… Reuters, International urea prices have already risen by about 40% since the beginning of the tensions., reflecting the scarcity scenario. Analysts project that approximately 40 million tons of fertilizer These restrictions may be suspended by the Chinese government's decision. The market expectation is that the restrictions will remain in place at least until… August, following the peak period of Chinese exports. The continuation of these measures may sustain the pressure on global prices and affect planting decisions in various countries.
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