# Can Belarusian potash replace Canadian potash on the US market?

> A Klaipeda terminal co-owner says the combined capacity of producers in Belarus, Russia and Germany could cover only 30-35% of US potash demand. Fully replacing Canadian supply would take about ten years and roughly $1.5 billion in investment. Belarus has also opened a criminal case against Bayer representatives for alleged tax evasion.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-04T12:11:14.920Z
- Category: trade · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79667-can-belarusian-potash-replace-canadian-potash-on-the-us-market
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Limited capacity means Canadian potash keeps its dominant US position, so the price impact on fertiliser costs for US farmers stays small.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: neutral

## Sources

- racyja.com: https://racyja.com/by/ekanomika/ci-zmoza-belaruski-kalij-zamjanic-kanadski-na-rynku-zsa/

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