China's fertilizer export restrictions are intensifying a global supply crisis. Former World Bank chief David Malpass urges Beijing to release stockpiles amid disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure. China controls about 25% of global fertilizer output but has halted exports since March, citing domestic protection. Industry experts warn reduced fertilizer supplies could cost up to 10 billion meals weekly and trigger bidding wars for food, hitting poorest nations hardest. Malpass also challenges China's developing nation status at the WTO and World Bank, arguing the world's second-largest economy should suspend that designation. China disputes the criticism, claiming it remains committed to market stability while defending its right to prioritize domestic needs.
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