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Data Legend. The chart above shows Potassium Nitrate price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- Potassium Nitrate, US (United States): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, United States (netforward from fob Chile)
- Potassium Nitrate, EUR (Europe): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, Netherlands (netforward from fob Chile)
- Potassium Nitrate, SAM (South America): Potassium Nitrate, export transaction price, fob, Chile
- Potassium Nitrate, SEA (Southeast Asia): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Potassium Nitrate (technical), CN (China): Potassium Nitrate (technical grade), domestic spot price, exw, China
- Potassium Nitrate, AFR (Africa): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, Morocco (netforward from fob Chile)
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Potassium Nitrate Price Outlook. The price of Potassium Nitrate (United States) decreased during April 2019 to 581 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 23% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Potassium Nitrate (United States) decreased significantly by 19%. Meanwhile, the average price of Potassium Nitrate (China) amounted to 655 USD per metric ton, from 733 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (China) is 1% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Potassium Nitrate (Southeast Asia) rose considerably throughout April 2019, reaching 968 USD per metric ton. The price is 12% higher than the average price in the previous month and 11% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Potassium Nitrate (Africa) decreased modestly during April 2019, reaching 814 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 4% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Potassium Nitrate (Europe) experienced a decline of 51 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 694 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a decrease of 7% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 8% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in April 2019, the price of Potassium Nitrate (South America) witnessed a decline of 113 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 650 USD per metric ton. The April 2019 price is 11% lower than the price one year before.
About Potassium Nitrate. Potassium Nitrate is a crystalline salt that is found as white to gray solid. It is mainly used as a fertilizer, gunpowder ingredient and as food preservative additive which suppress bacteria in meats and some cheeses. It is noncombustible, however it accelerates the burning of combustible substances which may result in an explosion that releases toxic oxides of nitrogen.
Potassium Nitrate Handling. As an oxidant, potassium nitrate must be transported and stored away from reducing agent and combustible substances as it accelerates the burning of those substances, resulting in explosion and release of toxic oxides of nitrogen. There is also a dangerous fire and explosion risk when shocked or heated. However, the product is non-reactive under normal conditions of storage and transportation. Depending on the grade, the product can be sold as a fine crystalline product or as prills. Potassium nitrate may be shipped via air, rail, road, and water, in containers bearing the label, 'Oxidizer'.
Potassium Nitrate Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Potassium Nitrate are listed below.
- Potassium chloride + nitric acid (salt formation),
- Potassium chloride + sodium nitrate (salt formation)
Potassium Nitrate Uses. The uses and applications of Potassium Nitrate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Potassium Nitrate are fertilizer (min. 95 wt% KNO3, density of 1.1-1.3 kg/L, fine crystals or prills) and technical (min. 99 wt% KNO3, density of 1.1 kg/L, fine crystals).
