The recent conflict between the US and Iran has significantly impacted global fertiliser supplies, driving up demand for Dangote fertiliser, as noted by Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited. He mentioned that this surge is primarily due to shortages arising from the international market, where the strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for fertilisers, has seen disrupted traffic.

Traditionally, a large volume of global fertiliser shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects several key oil-producing nations to international markets. With the ongoing tensions in the region, the movement of ships has been substantially hindered, thus limiting access to fertiliser exports from Iran. This disruption has particularly affected the supplies of crucial fertiliser components like urea and ammonia, which significantly rely on natural gas for their production—a resource that is also seeing price hikes due to the conflict.

In response to these escalating challenges, Dangote Industries' fertiliser facility in Nigeria, touted as the largest in Africa, is experiencing a heightened demand for its products. This situation underscores the intricate connections between geopolitical events and agricultural inputs, illustrating how far-reaching the implications of such conflicts can extend, impacting food production and agricultural stability in regions reliant on imported fertiliser.