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Data Legend. The chart above shows Potassium Carbonate price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- Potassium Carbonate, US (United States): Potassium Carbonate, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Potassium Carbonate, EUR (Europe): Potassium Carbonate, export transaction price, fob, Germany
- Potassium Carbonate, SEA (Southeast Asia): Potassium Carbonate, import transaction price, cfr, India (netforward from fob South Korea)
- Potassium Carbonate, CN (China): Potassium Carbonate, domestic spot price, exw, China
- Potassium Carbonate, NEA (Northeast Asia): Potassium Carbonate, export transaction price, fob, South Korea
- Potassium Carbonate, MDE (Middle East): Potassium Carbonate, import transaction price, cif, Turkey
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Potassium Carbonate Price Outlook. The price of Potassium Carbonate (United States) decreased during April 2019 to 1,010 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Potassium Carbonate (United States) increased significantly by 15%. Meanwhile, the average price of Potassium Carbonate (China) amounted to 1,020 USD per metric ton, from 1,170 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Potassium Carbonate (China) was flat.
The price of Potassium Carbonate (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 784 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.4% higher than the average price in the previous month and 5% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Potassium Carbonate (Middle East) increased modestly during April 2019, reaching 734 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 0.4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 6% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Potassium Carbonate (Europe) experienced a significant rise of 100 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,130 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 10% on a monthly basis and a rise of 12% on a yearly basis.
About Potassium Carbonate. Potassium Carbonate is an inorganic compound, in the salt class. It is a white hygroscopic salt, soluble in water and methanol but insoluble in other organic solvents like acetone and ether. Its major market used to be in the manufacture of specialty glasses, but nowadays Potash is being increasingly used in fracking applications.
Potassium Carbonate Handling. As a highly hygroscopic compound, Potash must be stored in a cool, dry area, away from moisture. Avoid contact with incompatible substances like lime, as it would form corrosive potassium hydroxide (KOH). It is recommended to store and transport Potassium Carbonate in iron, steel, stainless steel, rubber lined steel, or phenolic lined steel vessels. On the other hand, the use of aluminum, zinc, brass, bronze, and copper is not recommended due to the potential for a reaction. Potassium Carbonate is transported and shipped to bulk customers in 50 and 100 pounds multiwall paper bags, 400 pounds fiber drums, 2000 pounds bulk bags, hopper and pneumatic trucks, and in hopper and pneumatic railcars.
Potassium Carbonate Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Potassium Carbonate are listed below.
- Potassium Hydroxide + Carbon Dioxide (salt formation)
Potassium Carbonate Uses. The uses and applications of Potassium Carbonate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Potassium Carbonate are aqueous solution (30-52% potash); American Chemical Society reagent grade (ACS - min 99% purity, granular or crystal, anhydrous or sesquihydrate); Food Chemical Codex grade (FCC - min 99% purity, granular or crystal, anhydrous or sesquihydrate); United States Pharmacopeia grade (USP - min 99.5% purity, crystal); and biotech grade (min 99.5% purity, powder).
