How much potash does China produce and export?
China is the 3rd largest producer of potash: 6.3 million tonnes in 2025, 13% of the world's 49 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $172.2 million in 2024, 0.9% of world exports of potassic fertilizers (HS 3104) (CEPII BACI).
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China's potash production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6.3 million tonnes | 13% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's potash exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $172.2 million | 0.9% | 325,481 t | $529 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 3104 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic).
China as a buyer of potash
China imported $3.6 billion of potassic fertilizers (HS 3104) in 2024, 18% of world imports, ranked #3. Of its $3.6 billion of potash imports in 2024, 35% came from Russia and 24% from Belarus, among 36 suppliers. Largest sources: Russia (35%), Belarus (24%), Laos (17%), Canada (11%), Israel (5.2%).
The potash price China 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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