# Relationship between Belaruskali and Uralkali as Manifestation of Potash Market Volatility | Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.

> Merchant Research analyzes the Belaruskali and Uralkali relationship as a driver of potash market volatility. It notes that the 2013 attempt by the two producers to form an alliance failed, and that Belarus cut its potash export duty from €55 to €20 per tonne in June 2017. Belarus is pursuing volume over price, including a large contract with Chinese buyers at about USD227 per tonne.

- Date: 2017-08-28 · published 2017-08-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Belarus · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69780-relationship-between-belaruskali-and-uralkali-as-manifestation-of-potash-market
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Belarus's volume-first export push and discounted contract pricing into China add supply pressure and keep potash prices weak. Renewed producer rivalry leaves prices exposed to large swings.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: neutral

## Sources

- mcgroup.co.uk: https://mcgroup.co.uk/news/20170828/relationship-between-belaruskali-and-uralkali-as-manifestation-of-potash-market-volatility.html

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