China's Answer to Fertilizer Crisis: Sorry, Can't Help

The war in Iran is impacting not only the oil market, but also the fertilizer market.
Published: 3/26/2026, 11:59:37 PM EDT

The war in Iran is impacting not only the oil market, but also the fertilizer market. Nearly one-third of the world's fertilizer exports go through the Strait of Hormuz.

This key agricultural supply is facing a crisis with direct impacts on the spring planting season and global food security.

So how is agricultural powerhouse China, who's also a major fertilizer exporter, juggling it all in this situation?

NTD's Flora Hua has the story.