Compass Minerals
Ogden
2010-2025Company profileIntrepid Potash
East, HB, Moab +2
2006-2025Company profileMosaic
Bartow, Carlsbad, Faustina +16
2003-2025Company profileCountry market, United States, potash (K₂O)
United States: potash fertiliser market
United States consumed 4.3 Mt of K₂O in agriculture in 2024; produced 500 kt K₂O; net imports of potash fertilisers were 4.4 Mt K₂O.
Demand of K₂O, 2024 Demand: agricultural consumption of fertiliser nutrients (N, P₂O₅, K₂O), in tonnes of nutrient. Industrial uses of nitrogen are not included. Official statistics where reported, otherwise graded FertRadar estimates (grades A to D). Source: FAO and national statistics (CC BY 4.0), completed by graded FertRadar estimates grade C, 11% of world
Production of K₂O, 2025 Production of fertiliser nutrients (N, P₂O₅, K₂O), in tonnes of nutrient, as reported by countries; gaps filled with graded FertRadar estimates. Not mine output: mine production and capacity are shown separately. Source: FAO and national statistics (CC BY 4.0), completed by graded FertRadar estimates grade D
Net imports of potash fertilisers, 2025 Imports minus exports of fertilisers in nutrient tonnes, from the FertRadar trade matrix (indicator D10). Raw materials and intermediates excluded. Source: Customs statistics reconciled by CEPII (BACI, Etalab Open Licence 2.0), cleaned and adjusted by FertRadar net importer
Potash mining capacity Identified capacity at the end of 2024: sum of site capacities from producers' documents or authorities, converted to nutrient. Compared with the USGS country reference. Source: Producers' and authorities' documents site by site; U.S. Geological Survey for the country reference no USGS reference
Demand
agricultural consumption, tonnes of K₂ODemand of K₂Oestimate (grade C or D)
kt K₂O, agricultural consumption.
| Year | Demand of K₂O |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,271 |
| 2023 | 4,271 |
| 2022 | 4,271 |
| 2021 | 4,423 |
| 2020 | 4,741 |
| 2019 | 4,469 |
| 2018 | 4,449 |
| 2017 | 4,554 |
| 2016 | 4,498 |
| 2015 | 4,438 |
| 2014 | 4,304 |
| 2013 | 4,766 |
| 2012 | 4,399 |
| 2011 | 4,186 |
| 2010 | 4,146 |
| 2009 | 4,046 |
| 2008 | 2,795 |
| 2007 | 4,227 |
| 2006 | 4,657 |
| 2005 | 4,285 |
| 2004 | 4,693 |
| 2003 | 5,008 |
| 2002 | 4,491 |
| 2001 | 4,499 |
| 2000 | 4,485 |
| 1999 | 4,504 |
| 1998 | 4,620 |
| 1997 | 4,854 |
| 1996 | 4,860 |
| 1995 | 4,723 |
Latest 10 years shown. for the full history since 1995, every view and the table.
FertRadar, from FAO and national statistics. Dashed: FertRadar estimates, grades C and DAbout this data
Indicators, 2024
Import dependence and growth are part of Pro.
| Consumption per hectare of cropland | 24.8C | kg K₂O |
| Consumption per capita | 12.4C | kg K₂O |
| Share of world demand | 11.1C | % |
| Import dependence, net imports / consumption PRO | ••• | % |
| Growth of consumption, 5-year compound PRO | ••• | % a year |
Trade
products containing K₂O, 2025, tonnes of productProducts containing K₂O
Imports and exports in tonnes of product, with the grade used to count the nutrient and the main partner. Select a product for its page.
| Product | K₂O content | Imports | Main supplier | Exports | Main destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriate of potash | 60% | 8.6 Mt | Canada, 83% | 1.1 Mt | China, 27% |
| NPK compound fertilisers | 15% | 243 kt | Lithuania, 30% | 568 kt | Benin, 55% |
| Other potassic fertilisers | 30% | 104 kt | Egypt, 40% | 549 kt | Canada, 29% |
| Sulphate of potash | 50% | 103 kt | Germany, 59% | 39 kt | Mexico, 66% |
| Potassium nitrate | 46% | 127 kt | Chile, 74% | 7 kt | Mexico, 51% |
| PK fertilisers | 20% | 24 kt | 3 kt |
Potash trade in nutrient tonnes
Imports, exports and balance in tonnes of K₂O, by product family. Raw materials and intermediates shown apart.
CompoundsIntermediatesPotash2025 estimated
kt K₂O, imports.
| Year | Compounds | Intermediates | Potash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (estimate) | 41.2 | 58.6 | 5,266 |
| 2024 | 35.3 | 56.1 | 5,877 |
| 2023 | 24.9 | 51.4 | 5,250 |
| 2022 | 32.9 | 54.1 | 4,883 |
| 2021 | 37.6 | 54.4 | 6,624 |
| 2020 | 33.6 | 45.6 | 5,125 |
| 2019 | 30.1 | 50.6 | 4,937 |
| 2018 | 29.1 | 38.8 | 5,634 |
| 2017 | 31.6 | 48.2 | 6,026 |
| 2016 | 27.2 | 32.4 | 4,375 |
| 2015 | 27.9 | 39.3 | 5,212 |
| 2014 | 30.6 | 39.0 | 4,958 |
| 2013 | 35.1 | 36.3 | 4,535 |
| 2012 | 44.3 | 67.0 | 3,816 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 43.7 | 4,936 |
| 2010 | 26.8 | 39.8 | 4,694 |
| 2009 | 32.0 | 27.9 | 2,154 |
| 2008 | 46.0 | 53.3 | 5,683 |
| 2007 | 48.4 | 61.6 | 4,759 |
| 2006 | 46.3 | 62.6 | 4,450 |
| 2005 | 21.2 | 33.7 | 4,667 |
| 2004 | 13.9 | 38.0 | 4,757 |
| 2003 | 14.9 | 54.9 | 4,394 |
| 2002 | 9.80 | 32.2 | 4,369 |
| 2001 | 5.90 | 18.3 | 4,468 |
| 2000 | 5.60 | 18.2 | 4,518 |
| 1999 | 11.0 | 22.6 | 4,420 |
| 1998 | 10.0 | 39.0 | 4,733 |
| 1997 | 14.1 | 28.0 | 5,280 |
| 1996 | 26.0 | 36.0 | 4,792 |
| 1995 | 27.3 | 27.5 | 4,742 |
Latest 10 years shown. for the full history since 1995, every view and the table.
FertRadar, from customs statistics reconciled by CEPII (BACI)About this data
Supply
production of K₂O and mining capacityProduction of K₂Oestimate (grade C or D)2025 estimated
kt K₂O, production.
| Year | Production of K₂O |
|---|---|
| 2025 (estimate) | 500 |
| 2024 | 410 |
| 2023 | 390 |
| 2022 | 430 |
| 2021 | 480 |
| 2020 | 460 |
| 2019 | 510 |
| 2018 | 520 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2016 | 510 |
| 2015 | 740 |
| 2014 | 850 |
| 2013 | 960 |
| 2012 | 1,000 |
| 2011 | 1,019 |
| 2010 | 930 |
| 2009 | 720 |
| 2008 | 1,100 |
| 2007 | 1,100 |
| 2006 | 1,100 |
| 2005 | 1,200 |
| 2004 | 1,200 |
| 2003 | 1,100 |
| 2002 | 1,200 |
| 2001 | 1,200 |
| 2000 | 1,300 |
| 1999 | 1,200 |
| 1998 | 1,300 |
| 1997 | 1,400 |
| 1996 | 1,390 |
| 1995 | 1,480 |
Latest 10 years shown. for the full history since 1995, every view and the table.
FertRadar, from FAO and national statisticsAbout this data
Mining sites
Identified 622 kt K₂O (no USGS reference). Capacity by site and its source are part of Pro.
| Company | Site | K₂O, kt a year PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Intrepid Potash, Inc. | HB, Carlsbad, New Mexico | ••• |
| Intrepid Potash, Inc. | Moab (Cane Creek), Utah | ••• |
| Intrepid Potash, Inc. | Wendover, Utah | ••• |
| Intrepid Potash, Inc. | West mine, Carlsbadidled, not in the total | |
| Intrepid Potash, Inc. | East, Carlsbad (Trio langbeinite) | ••• |
| The Mosaic Company | Carlsbad, New Mexico (K-Mag langbeinite) | ••• |
| Compass Minerals International | Ogden, Great Salt Lake, Utah | ••• |
| Michigan Potash (company not named by USGS) | Osceola County, Michiganplanned, not in the total |
Producers in United States
with published figuresPrice benchmarks for potash
World Bank monthly averages, September 2026; price per tonne of K₂O with standard grades.
K₂O via MOP Formula: MOP / 0.60. Source: World Bank commodity price data (CC BY 4.0) 2025 average 579
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United States, products containing K₂O: demand and supply 1995-2025, trade 1995-2025, partners of the latest year, prices.
- DemandAgricultural consumption of K₂O, kt of nutrient, with data quality grade.31 rows
- SupplyProduction of K₂O fertiliser nutrients, kt of nutrient, with grade.31 rows
- IndicatorsIndicators of 2024: total demand, consumption per hectare and per capita, share of world, self-sufficiency, net imports, import dependence, growth.7 rows
- Imports volumeImports by product, kt product, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Imports valueImports by product, USD million, FOB, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Imports unit valueImports by product, USD per tonne of product, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Exports volumeExports by product, kt product, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Exports valueExports by product, USD million, FOB, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Exports unit valueExports by product, USD per tonne of product, 1995-2025 (2025 estimated).6 rows
- Nutrient balanceExports, imports and balance in kt of nutrient, by nutrient and product family. Raw materials and intermediates shown apart.9 rows
- SuppliersSuppliers by product in the latest year: volume, value, unit value and share.37 rows
- DestinationsDestinations by product in the latest year: volume, value, unit value and share.44 rows
- Mining capacityMining sites at end-2024: operator, status, capacity as published, nutrient capacity and source.8 rows
- ProducersProducers with published figures in this country (sites or group figures).13 rows
- PricesWorld Bank benchmarks, monthly averages, nominal US dollars per tonne of product (gas per MMBtu).321 rows
- AdjustmentsCorrections FertRadar applied to the customs data behind this file, with their evidence.71 rows
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About this data
MethodologyDefinitions6
- Demand
- Demand: agricultural consumption of fertiliser nutrients (N, P₂O₅, K₂O), in tonnes of nutrient. Industrial uses of nitrogen are not included. Official statistics where reported, otherwise graded FertRadar estimates (grades A to D).
- Production
- Production of fertiliser nutrients (N, P₂O₅, K₂O), in tonnes of nutrient, as reported by countries; gaps filled with graded FertRadar estimates. Not mine output: mine production and capacity are shown separately.
- Trade in nutrient tonnes
- Tonnes of product converted with the FertRadar nutrient contents (see Methodology, products table).
- Net imports (D10)
- Imports minus exports of fertilisers in nutrient tonnes, from the FertRadar trade matrix (indicator D10). Raw materials and intermediates excluded.
- Grades
- A official or provisional, B FAO estimate or imputation, C FertRadar estimate anchored on independent data, D FertRadar statistical estimate.
- Mining capacity
- Identified capacity at the end of 2024: sum of site capacities from producers' documents or authorities, converted to nutrient. Compared with the USGS country reference.
Sources and reliability8
Official statistics and the producers' own documents only, cleaned and reconciled by FertRadar. Every figure keeps a reference to its document, and every correction to the customs data is documented one by one.
- CEPII, BACI (Etalab Open Licence 2.0)
- United Nations Statistics Division, UN Comtrade
- FAO, FAOSTAT (CC BY 4.0)
- U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Minerals Yearbook (Public domain)
- United Nations Statistics Division, Standard country or area codes for statistical use
- Company annual reports and filings, Asia-Potash International
- U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries (Public domain)
- Documents cited by the adjustments: CEPII; EuroChem; Interfax; Metals & Mining Intelligence via Vedomosti; Mosaic (SEC EDGAR); OCP Group; Uralkali; USGS; Various companies and regulators
The document, page and date behind each figure are listed in the Pro data files. Sources and licences
Adjustments to the customs data71
FertRadar corrects, reclassifies or annotates customs flows only on documented evidence. Those touching this page: 48 corrections, 19 context notes, 3 reclassifications and 1 known anomaly; 5 confirmed by a published figure, 48 estimated.
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Notes7
- Exports, imports and balance (exports minus imports) by nutrient and product family. Raw materials and intermediates are shown apart from fertilisers so as not to mix them.
- Trade figures: CEPII BACI with the FertRadar adjustments listed on this page. Tonnes of product unless stated; kt = thousand tonnes, Mt = million tonnes.
- 2025 is a FertRadar estimate from the monthly customs declarations (UN Comtrade), hatched in the charts. Replaced by the annual data when published.
- Values exclude freight and insurance (FOB equivalent). Unit values are customs averages over shipments under different contracts, not market prices.
- Fertiliser use and production: FertRadar best estimate (FAOSTAT values as reported, gaps filled with graded FertRadar estimates). Grades: A official or provisional, B FAO estimate or imputation, C FertRadar estimate anchored on independent data, D FertRadar statistical estimate.
- Years as reported to FAO (some countries report fiscal or fertiliser years). No forecasts.
- Two kinds of production. Nitrogen (N) and phosphate (P₂O₅): fertiliser production, the nutrient contained in the fertiliser products made in the country. Potash (K₂O): mine output, all uses included. Production of raw materials for all uses (phosphate rock, ammonia, sulphur) is shown on the product and capacity pages.
How to cite
FertRadar (2026), "United States: potash fertiliser market", fertradar.com, https://fertradar.com/countries/united-states/potash/, Release 2026.10.