This chart shows Potassium Nitrate price assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 6 key markets from April 2025 through April 2026:
- 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, SEA (Southeast Asia): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Potassium Nitrate, AFR (Africa): Potassium Nitrate, import transaction price, cif, Morocco (netforward from fob Chile)
- Potassium Nitrate, SAM (South America): Potassium Nitrate, export transaction price, fob, Chile
- Potassium Nitrate (technical), CN (China): Potassium Nitrate (technical grade), domestic spot price, exw, China
About Potassium Nitrate Prices
Potassium Nitrate Price Outlook. The price of Potassium Nitrate (Africa) increased during April 2026 to 901 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (Africa) increased modestly by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the price of Potassium Nitrate (Southeast Asia) increased during April 2026 to 843 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 10% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (Southeast Asia) increased significantly by 21%.
The price of Potassium Nitrate (United States) increased during April 2026 to 885 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (United States) decreased modestly by 0.4%. Meanwhile, the price of Potassium Nitrate (Europe) increased during April 2026 to 903 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (Europe) increased modestly by 0.4%.
The price of Potassium Nitrate (South America) increased during April 2026 to 855 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (South America) decreased by 1%. Meanwhile, the price of Potassium Nitrate (China) increased during April 2026 to 776 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 4% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Potassium Nitrate (China) increased significantly by 19%.
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About Potassium Nitrate
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).