# New potash entrants at the door - BC Insight

> CRU analysts forecast 2026 as another record year for potash demand, with deliveries near 74 million tonnes in 2025. Southeast Asia grew 23% on strong palm oil affordability, while Brazil continues setting records. Demand was weaker in the US, India and China.

- Date: 2026-03-20 · published 2026-03-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20495-new-potash-entrants-at-the-door-bc-insight
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md), [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

Record global potash demand driven by Brazil and Southeast Asia supports firm potash prices. Strong palm oil economics in Southeast Asia link fertilizer demand to vegetable oil prices.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲
- PALMOIL: neutral

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## Sources

- bcinsight.crugroup.com: https://www.bcinsight.crugroup.com/2026/03/20/new-potash-entrants-at-the-door/

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