Global food security risks stemming from Brazil's dependence on fertilizer imports
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View chart & analysis → - 1Brazil recorded $144.44 billion in agricultural exports in 2024.
- 2Brazil imported approximately 90% of the fertilizer used in 2024.
- 3Brazil's fertilizer shortage carries structural issues that could lead to global food risks.
So what's the key point?
While Brazil sells many agricultural products, it buys 90% of its fertilizer from abroad. If fertilizer becomes scarce, it could cause problems for the global food supply.
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