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    5 March 2026

    Fertilizers and the impact of war in the Middle East

    Written by Natalie Noor-Drugan

    You can listen on demand to this webinar for free which took place on the 4th of March. Just register your details and you will be provided access to the event.

    Fertilizer and associated raw material supply is highly exposed to war in the Middle East. With Iran under fire, marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowing to a standstill, and retaliatory attacks across the region, the risk of severe price shocks grows by the hour.

    Join our emergency webinar to hear the latest from our fertilizer experts and ask any questions.

    On the Agenda:

    Supply exposure – overview of the capacity and producers at risk from regional escalation
    Updating on pricing – market reaction so far
    What will determine the extent of price swings over the coming weeks?
    Q&A

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