ammonia

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About half of the global supply of urea—a nitrogen-based fertilizer—and almost a third of the ammonia supply typically flow through the strait, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Gulf countries are major exporters of nitrogen fertilisers like urea -- which provides plants with nitrogen to aid green leafy growth -- as well as ammonia and phosphate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

While the vast majority of liquid nitrogen and ammonia is domestically produced, the U.S. imports about half of its urea, making it susceptible to the Middle East supply shock.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

According to the United Nations around a third of the world's fertilisers - such as urea, potash, ammonia and phosphates - normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

They were giving her camphor and ammonia to stimulate her and to stop her vomiting.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman