
The US sanctioned Belaruskali, the state potash producer that ships much of its output to China, India and Latin America, along with more than a dozen companies tied to President Lukashenko. Belarusian Potash Co., which handles all of the country's potash exports, was not included.
The US issued wind-down licenses running to December 8.
Belaruskali's roughly one-fifth share of global potash supply makes the sanctions bullish for potash prices, though buyers may keep buying from BPC, which limits the immediate impact.
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