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Key Takeaway
Canada Potassium Chloride (Muriate of Potash) Export Spot prices increased from US$ 334.77/MT in October 2024 to US$ 407.28/MT in September 2026, a gain of 21.7%. Prices declined to a low of US$ 322.14/MT in November 2024 before recovering through the remainder of the period, with a particularly strong increase during August–September 2025. The trend indicates a strong upward movement in the quoted benchmark.
- Canadian potassium chloride prices are influenced by potash production capacity, mine operating rates, export availability, and international demand for potassium fertilizers. Canada is a major potash supplier, so production decisions, logistics capacity, rail transportation, and port handling can affect the volume and timing of exports. Import demand from major agricultural markets, including Brazil, India, China, and Southeast Asia, influences price negotiations.
- Changes in fertilizer application rates, crop profitability, distributor inventories, and competing suppliers' export policies also affect market conditions. Freight rates, contract settlements, currency movements, and geopolitical developments can further influence export prices.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks the FOB Vancouver spot price of standard-grade potassium chloride, commonly known as muriate of potash (MOP), quoted in US dollars per metric ton. It supports monitoring of potash fertilizer prices and analysis of export supply, producer availability, freight and logistics, fertilizer application demand, and international trade.
Methodology
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