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Middle East Conflict

Escalating Middle East tensions are disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, driving volatility across oil, freight and broader commodity markets. You can find our expert analysis, updated frequently, here.

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Cows in a barn on a farm
Middle East Conflict: Dairy Markets See Short-Term Volatility; Fundamentals Remain Strong image
Article|Dairy, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Dairy Markets See Short-Term Volatility; Fundamentals Remain Strong

March 10, 2026
corn harvest
Middle East Conflict: Grain Imports Across Region Likely To Be Slashed image
Article|Grains oils and oilseeds, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Grain Imports Across Region Likely To Be Slashed

March 9, 2026
Aerial top view of cargo ship carrying containers
Middle East Conflict Impact on Energy and Commodities: Expert Webinar Recap & Insights image
Article|Dairy, Energy and transport, Feed additives and animal nutrition, Grains oils and oilseeds, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict Impact on Energy and Commodities: Expert Webinar Recap & Insights

March 6, 2026
broiler chickens
Middle East Conflict: Escalating Tensions Pose Potential Risks to Global Poultry Markets image
Article|Middle East Conflict, Poultry, Protein

Middle East Conflict: Escalating Tensions Pose Potential Risks to Global Poultry Markets

March 5, 2026
fertilizer
Middle East Conflict: Compounding Policy and Supply-Side Challenges in Global Sulfur Markets image
Article|Industrials and metals, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Compounding Policy and Supply-Side Challenges in Global Sulfur Markets

March 5, 2026
Close up of frozen mixed fruit - berries - red currant, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, bilberry, blueberry, black currant
Middle East Conflict: Egyptian IQF Exporters Watch for Freight Impact image
Article|Fruit and juices, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Egyptian IQF Exporters Watch for Freight Impact

March 5, 2026
Aluminium coils used in manufacturing – linked to global aluminium prices
Middle East Conflict: Supply Chain Concerns Trigger Metal Buying Surge Across Europe image
Article|Industrials and metals, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Supply Chain Concerns Trigger Metal Buying Surge Across Europe

March 5, 2026
Green coffee beans in burlap sack and woman roaster with scoop
Coffee Futures Firm on Red Sea Risks; Expana Still Sees Surplus Ahead image
Article|Coffee cocoa and tea, Middle East Conflict

Coffee Futures Firm on Red Sea Risks; Expana Still Sees Surplus Ahead

March 4, 2026
crab
Middle East Conflict: Uncertainty Over Growing US Seafood Imports image
Article|Middle East Conflict, Seafood

Middle East Conflict: Uncertainty Over Growing US Seafood Imports

March 3, 2026
salmon
Middle East Conflict: Salmon Exports to Middle East, North Africa Face Potential Halt image
Article|Middle East Conflict, Seafood

Middle East Conflict: Salmon Exports to Middle East, North Africa Face Potential Halt

March 3, 2026
Middle East Conflict: Implications for Soybean Oil and a Review of Dairy Markets image
Webinar|Dairy, Grains oils and oilseeds, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Implications for Soybean Oil and a Review of Dairy Markets

3:00 PM (GMT)
shrimp
Middle East Conflict: Asian Shrimp Exports Face Delays image
Article|Middle East Conflict, Seafood

Middle East Conflict: Asian Shrimp Exports Face Delays

March 3, 2026
aluminum
Middle East Conflict: Metal Markets Await Impact of Military Action image
Article|Industrials and metals, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Metal Markets Await Impact of Military Action

March 3, 2026
cattle
Middle East Conflict: Australia, New Zealand Beef Trade on Alert as Crisis Deepens image
Article|Middle East Conflict, Red meat

Middle East Conflict: Australia, New Zealand Beef Trade on Alert as Crisis Deepens

March 3, 2026
Close-up of wheat crops – symbolising global grain supply and wheat price trends
Middle East Conflict: Tension Injects Risk Premium into Global Grain Markets image
Article|Dairy, Middle East Conflict

Middle East Conflict: Tension Injects Risk Premium into Global Grain Markets

March 2, 2026
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