# Large producers benefit from decline in Belarus’ export of potash fertilizers – Fitch

> Fitch Ratings says strikes at Belaruskali may reduce Belarusian potash exports, and spot prices would rise if the strikes last long. The largest beneficiaries would be Uralkali and Canpotex exporters such as Nutrien and Mosaic. Protests followed the August 9 presidential election.

- Date: 2020-08-09 · published 2020-08-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Belarus · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/51944-large-producers-benefit-from-decline-in-belarus-export-of-potash-fertilizers
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Lower Belarusian export volumes would tighten global potash supply, supporting prices for other major producers.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- primepress.by: https://primepress.by/news/ekonomika/large_producers_benefit_from_decline_in_belarus_export_of_potash_fertilizers_fitch-24155/

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