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HARD WHEAT
10/19/2026
67 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
SOFT WHEAT
10/19/2026
7 Days in MODERATE VOLATILITY
MAIZE
10/19/2026
90 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
SOYBEAN
10/19/2026
62 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
RICE
10/19/2026
417 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COTTON
10/19/2026
7 Days in MODERATE VOLATILITY
SUGAR
10/19/2026
78 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COFFEE
10/19/2026
85 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
COCOA
10/19/2026
15 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.
UREA
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
DAP
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
POTASH
10/16/2026
547 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
The tool uses a statistical model to analyze weekly fertilizer price returns, and the fertilizer volatility is updated each week to reflect the most recent market conditions. Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.
OIL
10/19/2026
49 Days in HIGH VOLATILITY
NATURAL GAS
10/19/2026
182 Days in LOW VOLATILITY
Days in volatility reflects the number of continuous days in the current level of volatility.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered spikes in energy and fertilizer costs, threatening global food security. Monitor research in this page and track developments via the Excessive Food Price Volatility Tool, Export Restrictions Tracker, Fertilizer Market Dashboard, and Food Price Monitor.

Food and Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker

Our export restriction tracker continues monitoring food and fertilizer trade policies by the countries. According to our food and fertilizer export restriction tracker, no new measures were announced by any country in September 2025. The share of traded calories that are restricted due to export restrictions remains the same as in the previous month.

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  The collection and verification of measures included in this tracker is carried out in collaboration with the WTO Secretariat, which acts in accordance with its mandate and practices. The data available on the Food Security Portal’s Food and Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker are solely the responsibility of IFPRI.
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