China's Q1 potash imports surge 29% on strong spring demand

Source: Mysteel Apr 21, 2026 15:03

China's potassium chloride imports notably rose by 29.29% YoY to approximately 1.52 mln tonnes in Q1 2026, driven by peak spring farming demand, despite higher prices and logistics disruptions.

China's potassium chloride imports rose notably in the first quarter of 2026, driven by peak spring farming demand, despite higher prices and logistics disruptions. China Potassium Chloride Import Volume & Price, 2025-2026 (Unit: '000 tonnes, $/t) Source: GACC, OilChem According to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), March imports stood