The chart above is a sample of historical data taken from Intratec Primary Commodity Prices. It presents price assessments for Potassium Sulfate, in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 4 key locations, as follows:
- Potassium Sulfate, US (United States): Potassium Sulfate, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Potassium Sulfate, SAM (South America): Potassium Sulfate, import transaction price, cif, Brazil
- Potassium Sulfate, CN (China): Potassium Sulfate, domestic spot price, exw, China
- Potassium Sulfate, EUR (Europe): Potassium Sulfate, export transaction price, fob, Northwest Europe
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Potassium Sulfate Price Outlook
Potassium Sulfate Price Outlook. The price of Potassium Sulfate (United States) decreased during March 2025 to 787 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 18% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Potassium Sulfate (United States) decreased significantly by 14%. Meanwhile, the average price of Potassium Sulfate (China) amounted to 512 USD per metric ton, from 461 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Potassium Sulfate (China) is 5% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Potassium Sulfate (Europe) rose slightly throughout March 2025, reaching 715 USD per metric ton. The price is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 13% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Potassium Sulfate (South America) increased significantly during March 2025, reaching 670 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 15% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 6% from the previous year’s price.
About Potassium Sulfate
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).