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Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to single digits, a stark return to the lows seen in 2020. This sharp decline threatens chemical exports, fertilizer logistics, and global shipping schedules. Supply chains must adapt to the new reality of limited tanker movements and heightened uncertainty.

Global shipping has entered a more nuanced operational phase as convoy operations begin supporting selected Gulf transits. While the world's largest container carriers continue relying on Cape of Good Hope routing, convoy participation is creating a different recovery pathway for chemical tankers and bulk carriers already positioned inside the Gulf.

The first half of 2026 exposed major vulnerabilities in pharmaceutical supply chains. API concentration, shipping disruptions, and logistics risks are reshaping procurement strategies for H2 2026 and beyond.

The 2026 Rajasthan guar planting season will determine global guar gum availability for oilfield, food and industrial buyers over the coming year. Early monsoon progress has improved market sentiment, but rainfall distribution across key producing districts will decide whether procurement teams face abundant supply or tighter inventories.

QAFCO and SABIC have restarted ammonia export operations to the Gulf, signaling a rebound in regional supply that will shape 2026 market dynamics. The move opens new sourcing options for fertilizer producers and industrial buyers, while influencing global ammonia prices and feedstock availability. Below we explore the implications for the market, pricing trends, and the broader fertilizer sector.

Shippers face a critical routing decision in Q3 2026, weighing the Cape Route’s faster transit against the Hormuz Corridor’s higher insurance costs. Freight rates, geopolitical risk, and delivery windows differ, impacting fertilizer shipping profitability.
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