How much potash does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the 2nd largest producer of potash: 10 million tonnes in 2025, 20% of the world's 49 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $4.7 billion in 2024, 24% of world exports of potassic fertilizers (HS 3104) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 34% of its potash exports by value.
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Russia's potash production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 million tonnes | 20% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Russia's potash exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $4.7 billion | 24% | 15.7 million t | $301 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 3104 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic).
Where Russia's potash goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.6B | 34% |
| China | $1.3B | 27% |
| United States | $478M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $355M | 7.5% |
| India | $319M | 6.7% |
The potash price Russia 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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