How much potash does Belarus produce and export?
Belarus is the 4th largest producer of potash: 6 million tonnes in 2025, 12% of the world's 49 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $1.1 billion in 2024, 5.3% of world exports of potassic fertilizers (HS 3104) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 79% of its potash exports by value.
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Belarus's potash production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 million tonnes | 12% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Belarus's potash exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1.1 billion | 5.3% | 3.6 million t | $297 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 3104 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic).
Where Belarus's potash goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Belarus's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $843M | 79% |
| Indonesia | $67M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $54M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $51M | 4.8% |
| Other Asia, nes | $38M | 3.5% |
The potash price Belarus sells into
The benchmark price, Potassium chloride, standard grade, FOB Vancouver, was $367.5/t in September 2026, up 4% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 24% a year, calmer in 62% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Potash price history.
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