Iran Conflict Cuts Off Brazil’s Corn and Fertilizer

2026-03-06 - 12:03

Key Points — Iran bought 9 million tonnes of Brazilian corn in 2025, making it the country’s single largest buyer, while the Middle East absorbs 30% of poultry and 32% of corn exports — Brazil imports 100% of its urea, and 41% of those shipments — nearly 3 million tonnes — transited the Strait of