Nigeria, March 4 -- The move is raising concerns about supply disruptions from a region that plays a critical role in global crop nutrient production and shipping.

The Persian Gulf remains a strategic hub for fertilizer output, while the Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global trade in crop nutrients.



Iran exported fertilisers worth $169.11 million to Nigeria in 2022, data from the UN COMTRADE database reveal.

In 2025, Nigeria imported roughly 560,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser; demand is expected to increase further this year as the wet season approaches.



Given that farmers in Nigeria are getting ready to plant, The News Chronicle understands how sensitive the timing of the export ban is, especially.

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