Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Disrupt Global Fertilizer Market, Warns RDIF Head
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, warns that closing the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global fertilizer and agricultural markets, as a significant share of key fertilizer components passes through this route. He cites that 44% of global sulfur trade, 31% of urea, 18% of ammonia, and 15% of phosphates are linked to logistics through this region.
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Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would lead to major disruptions in the global fertilizer and agricultural markets. He highlighted that around 44% of global sulfur trade, 31% of urea, 18% of ammonia, and 15% of phosphates rely on shipping through this strait. Dmitriev emphasized that any shipping disruptions could significantly impact commodity markets and increase pressure on the global agricultural sector.
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