Decoded: Sri Lanka's food security is under threat after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
- Team Arutha
- Mar 22
- 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s food security is under pressure amid rising global fertiliser prices. Global fertiliser prices are 30–40% above pre-conflict levels, driving up costs for local farmers and threatening domestic yields.
57% of Sri Lanka's fertiliser comes from China and 22% is from suppliers in the Middle East. China has halted exports of its fertiliser to preserve its own domestic food production.
Rising fertiliser costs in India have resulted in food price increases and export restrictions. Sri Lanka will face lower domestic production due to fertiliser shortages and price hikes and reduced availability of imported staples.
This double pressure would push food inflation up, reducing household purchasing power, particularly among low-income families. If the cost climbs, it could possibly limit farmer usage, lowering yields during the Yala season and extending the insecurity.
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