# EU sanctions damage lifeline transit of Belarus potash via Lithuania | Reuters

> EU sanctions on Belarus are disrupting the transit of Belarusian potash through Lithuania. Belarus accounts for about 20% of global potash trade. Reuters reported the restrictions as a significant blow to a key export route.

- Date: 2021-06-24 · published 2021-06-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Belarus · magnitude high
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/11013-eu-sanctions-damage-lifeline-transit-of-belarus-potash-via-lithuania-reuters
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Belarus is one of the largest potash exporters, so restricting its transit route tightens global supply and supports higher potash prices. The impact on farm input costs could be significant.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-sanctions-damage-lifeline-transit-belarus-potash-via-lithuania-2021-06-24/

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