The maritime deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz is having a catastrophic impact on the global chemical industry. Data indicates that approximately 24% of the world’s trade in ammonia—a critical ingredient for fertilizers, passes through this narrow corridor. With the route currently blocked or highly restricted, manufacturers are unable to boost production to meet seasonal demand. This “bottleneck effect” is compounding the fertilizer shortage, forcing nations to look for expensive alternative sources or face significant reductions in crop yields for the upcoming season.