René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
Global potash industry - statistics & facts
Potash is a mineral salt that contains water-soluble potassium, which can be mined from naturally occurring sources or manufactured. Most commonly, potash refers to potassium carbonate or potassium chloride, which is also known as muriate of potash. It is mainly used as a fertilizer, which can take the form of a variety of potash products. The total production volume of potash worldwide amounted to an estimated 64.6 million metric tons in 2022.
