Fertiglobe CEO on Hormuz disruption, fertilizer crisis and global food security
The stability of the global food supply chain is facing significant pressure as disruptions continue to affect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor. Ahmed El-Hoshy, the Chief Executive Officer of Fertiglobe, recently spoke with CNBC reporter Dan Murphy regarding the mounting challenges facing the agricultural sector. The conversation centered on the strategic importance of the waterway and the potential for a broader crisis in global food security. Because the Strait of Hormuz serves as a primary transit point for chemical exports, any volatility in the region immediately impacts the availability of fertilizers required for large-scale crop production.
Urea Exports and Strategic Waterway
The CEO highlighted that the Strait of Hormuz is responsible for the passage of 30% of the world's urea exports. Urea is a fundamental nitrogen-based fertilizer
Source: cnbc.com · 2026-11-14