How much potash does Germany produce and export?
Germany is the 5th largest producer of potash: 3 million tonnes in 2025, 6.1% of the world's 49 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $1.5 billion in 2024, 7.3% of world exports of potassic fertilizers (HS 3104) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 13% of its potash exports by value.
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Germany's potash production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 million tonnes | 6.1% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Germany's potash exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $1.5 billion | 7.3% | 3.9 million t | $378 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 3104 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic).
Where Germany's potash goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Germany's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $188M | 13% |
| Poland | $140M | 9.6% |
| France | $88M | 6% |
| Norway | $86M | 5.9% |
| United States | $76M | 5.2% |
The potash price Germany 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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