Potash
About Potash
Potash refers to potassium-bearing minerals and chemicals, predominantly potassium chloride, used primarily in agricultural fertilizers. It is one of the three essential crop nutrients alongside nitrogen and phosphorus. Canada and Russia together hold the majority of global production capacity, and supply disruptions related to sanctions on Belarus and Russia have significantly impacted global fertilizer markets.
Primary Uses
Top Producing Countries
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- KCl
- Category
- Industrial Mineral
- Criticality Level
- Medium
- Supply Risk
- Medium
- Top Producer
- Canada
- USGS Critical List
- Not Listed
- EU CRM List
- Not Listed
Explore Potash In Depth
Dive into detailed analysis across 11 key topics covering every aspect of the Potash value chain.
Uses & Applications
Discover the primary industrial, technological, and commercial applications of Potash across key sectors.
Supply Chain
Trace the Potash supply chain from mine to market, including key intermediaries, processing hubs, and trade flows.
Mining & Processing
Learn how Potash is extracted, concentrated, and processed into usable forms for downstream industries.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore the refining methods, purity grades, and technical specifications that define Potash products.
Recycling
Assess the recycling potential, current recovery rates, and circular economy opportunities for Potash.
Substitutes
Evaluate possible substitutes and alternative materials that could reduce dependence on Potash.
Investing
Understand the investment landscape for Potash, including equities, ETFs, futures, and direct exposure strategies.
Price
Analyze Potash pricing mechanisms, historical trends, benchmarks, and the factors that drive market volatility.
Companies
Identify the major miners, processors, and technology companies involved in the Potash value chain.
Projects
Review the significant mining and processing projects shaping the future supply of Potash worldwide.
Risks
Examine the supply risks, geopolitical vulnerabilities, and strategic concerns associated with Potash.
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