The Iran war caused fertilizer prices to soar, leading to an increase in Yaran Company's profits.

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24/04/2026
Due to the Iran war effectively blocking the transportation in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging global trade of agricultural fertilizers and raising prices, fertilizer giant Yara International announced higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, reported adjusted EBITDA of $896 million, a 40% increase from the same period last year, higher than analysts' expectations of $807 million. Revenue also increased by 17% during the same period.