# Nutrien expects higher potash demand despite tough conditions for farmers | MarketScreener

> Nutrien, the world's largest potash producer, expects potash demand to rise in 2026 after large 2025 crops and reduced autumn application in the US. The company also said farmers are cutting phosphate use and face low returns, and that Brazilian retail sales are weak.

- Date: 2026-02-19 · published 2026-02-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20937-nutrien-expects-higher-potash-demand-despite-tough-conditions-for-farmers
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md), [DAP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DAP.md)

## Why it matters

Expected stronger potash demand and low inventories support potash prices, while phosphate demand cuts weigh on phosphate pricing.

## Read by commodity

- DAP: bearish ▼
- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- marketscreener.com: https://www.marketscreener.com/news/nutrien-expects-higher-potash-demand-despite-tough-conditions-for-farmers-ce7e5ddcdc80fe25

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