Grain shortages affect markets across Europe and North Africa due to the combined impact of geopolitical conflict and the closure of the Strait.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Grain shortages affect markets across Europe and North Africa due to the combined impact of geopolitical conflict and the closure of the Strait.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Shared agricultural challenges in Europe due to climate factors, compounded by rising input costs from Middle East conflict and Strait closure.Sub-event
- Grain shipments are moving from Europe to Africa.Sub-event
- Russian strikes, food price rises, and grain export issues are impacting global food security.Sub-event
- Grain flowed from North Africa to Rome.Sub-event
Global supply chains are disrupted by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, affecting grain markets in Europe and North Africa.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Africa
northernmost region of the African continent
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
Related events
- Global supply shocks and fertilizer inputs from the Middle East are impacting South Africa.
- Middle East conflict is impacting global supply chains and trade.
- Tensions in the Middle East are disrupting production and shipping routes, causing energy and fertilizer price surges.
- Conflict impacts US grain producers and elections due to the war in Iran and regional instability.
- Conflict disruptions have affected production and shipping routes, while an Iran peace deal could ease import costs for Europe.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- en.apa.az
- foreignpolicyjournal.comHormuz Closure And Black Sea Attacks Drive Crop Prices To Three-Year High, Threatening Global Food Security