Pronóstico: Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by 2027?

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Market context

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint between Yemen and Djibouti linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, has experienced sustained disruption since late 2023 owing to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. The strait typically handles roughly 12,000–15,000 transits annually; a 7-day moving average of 10 or fewer daily arrivals would represent a reduction of approximately 95% from baseline traffic levels. Current IMF PortWatch data shows transit volumes have stabilised in the 20–40 daily range despite ongoing security incidents, suggesting the strait remains operationally open despite elevated risk premiums and rerouting by some operators.

Historical precedent offers limited guidance. The 2011 Suez Canal closure lasted eight days and saw transits drop to zero; the 1967–1975 closure saw the strait itself remain unused for years. However, neither scenario involved the gradual attrition model currently unfolding. Recent Houthi attacks have intensified in frequency but not in capacity to fully interdict traffic; most vessels continue transiting after assessing risk. The 0% crowd probability reflects the high threshold required: achieving a 7-day average below 10 would demand either a catastrophic escalation in attack effectiveness, a formal blockade declaration by a major power, or a coordinated shipping industry withdrawal—none of which has materialised despite 18 months of conflict.

Traders should monitor announcements from the International Maritime Organization, insurance market adjustments, and any formal statements from the US or EU regarding strait closure protocols. Seasonal weather patterns affecting Red Sea navigation and any diplomatic breakthroughs in Yemen peace talks could shift conditions materially before the June 2026 settlement date.

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