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Data Legend. The chart above shows Potassium Sulfate price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Potassium Sulfate, US (United States): Potassium Sulfate, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Potassium Sulfate, EUR (Europe): Potassium Sulfate, export transaction price, fob, Northwest Europe
- Potassium Sulfate, SAM (South America): Potassium Sulfate, import transaction price, cif, Brazil
- Potassium Sulfate, CN (China): Potassium Sulfate, domestic spot price, exw, China
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Potassium Sulfate Price Outlook. The price of Potassium Sulfate (United States) decreased during April 2019 to 579 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 0.9% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Potassium Sulfate (United States) increased significantly by 8%. Meanwhile, the average price of Potassium Sulfate (China) amounted to 448 USD per metric ton, from 430 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Potassium Sulfate (China) is 19% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Potassium Sulfate (Southeast Asia) declined slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 522 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.9% lower than the average price in the previous month and 6% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Potassium Sulfate (Europe) decreased modestly during April 2019, reaching 443 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 29% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Potassium Sulfate (South America) experienced a decline of 36 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 528 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a decrease of 6% on a monthly basis and a rise of 20% on a yearly basis.
About Potassium Sulfate. Potassium Sulfate (a.k.a. K2SO4) is a salt that naturally occurs in salt deposits usually in the form of mineral double salts in combination with sulfates of calcium, magnesium and sodium. It is the second most important potassium fertilizer, representing almost 5% of the world demand for potash fertilizers.
Potassium Sulfate Handling. Potash fertilizers demand large storage capacities. The majority of potash fertilizer is transported in bulk in self-discharging wagons with a capacity up to 100 t, by rail, truck, or inland waterway. A small proportion of potash salts is supplied in sacks, usually containing 50 kg. Potassium sulfate does not cake, therefore it may be stored in the manufacturer’s packaging in covered warehouses. It can be transported by all modes of transport in accordance with the rules for the carriage of goods. Moreover, it is not regulated regarding the carriage of dangerous goods. This salt should be stored in dry, cool and well-ventilated area, in tightly closed container. It is usually saled in big bags. It should be stored between -5ºC and 30ºC.
Potassium Sulfate Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Potassium Sulfate are listed below.
- Potassium chloride + sulfuric acid (Mannheim Process; coproduced hydrogen chloride),
- Potassium chloride + sulfur dioxide (Hargreaves Process; coproduced hydrogen chloride),
- Mixed minerals/brines (natural crystallization)
Potassium Sulfate Uses. The uses and applications of Potassium Sulfate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Potassium Sulfate are granular (0.8-3.5 mm, min. 50% potash, min. 17.5% sulfur) and standard (0.2-0.8 mm, min. 50% potash, min. 17.5% sulfur).
