# China Potash Fertilizer Price Dip Could Prove Short-Lived, Analysts Warn - Caixin Global

> China released state potash reserves through auctions announced October 15, and potash prices fell about 10% from August decade highs. Domestic potash dropped to 3,281 yuan per ton, down 11.5% from August 5, and imported potash fell 9%. The government also cracked down on price-gouging by major fertilizer producers.

- Date: 2021-10-25 · published 2021-10-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region China · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/44475-china-potash-fertilizer-price-dip-could-prove-short-lived-analysts-warn-caixin
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

State reserve auctions add supply to a market where China imports about half its potash, so lower prices may help feed and crop costs. Analysts warn the reliance on imports could make the decline short-lived.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bearish ▼

## Sources

- caixinglobal.com: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-10-25/china-potash-fertilizer-price-dip-could-prove-short-lived-analysts-warn-101791387.html

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