The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting not only oil, but also fertilisers and perishable goods, threatening food scarcity in the Global South. International business organisation officials warn of worsening food shortages. Major disruptions to global supply chains are expected.

The deepening Strait of Hormuz crisis amid the war in the Middle East is choking the critical flow of not just oil but also fertilisers and perishable goods, and the Global South may face worsening food scarcity, warned the chief of a leading international business organisation. “We’re seeing the impact play out on fertilisers. A lot of people are not fully aware of the importance of the trade, particularly the shipment [of fertilisers] through the Strait of Hormuz and access,” John Denton,...