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Muriate of potash (MOP) prices fell from a December 2019 average of $265 per ton to $245 early in 2020, then dropped to about $202.50 from June to December, 23% below the 2019 average. Prices held up better than many commodities during the COVID-19 downturn.
Industry analysts expect supply and demand to remain steady into 2021.
Flat potash prices keep fertilizer costs low for growers, with limited near-term price pressure on feed-related crop inputs.
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