Blog - Potassium Chloride (MOP)

Best Import Markets for Potassium Chloride (MOP)

Dec 4, 2023

Explore the top import markets for Potassium Chloride (MOP) in the world. Brazil, United States, China, and more lead the market. Key statistics and numbers provided.

Potassium Chloride Prices to Soar 50% in 2022 After Sanctions on Belarus

Jan 7, 2022

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A prolonged price rally is expected in the potassium chloride (MOP) market owing to anticipated supply chain disruptions after the U.S., the UK, Canada and EU countries have imposed sanctions on a major potassium chloride supplier, Belarus Potash Company (BPC). Limited exports from Canada will be another factor instigating price growth. MOP prices have already started to rise in Brazil due to supply delays. The average annual MOP price is projected to surge by 55% y-o-y to near $325 per ton in 2022.

Canadian Potassium Chloride Exports Rise Due to Burgeoning Supplies to Asia

Aug 18, 2021

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Canada dominates the global exports of potassium chloride, providing 42% of its total volume. In 2020, Canadian potassium chloride exports grew by +8.8% y-o-y to 21M tons. The U.S., Brazil and China remain the key importers of Canadian potassium chloride. Last year, supplies to India, Indonesia and Brazil saw the most prominent growth rate among other trade partners. The average export price for Canadian potassium chloride dropped by -16.1% compared to the figures of the previous year.