The role of Uralkali on the world of potassium salts market

Potassium is one of the essential elements necessary for life. World consumption of potash fertilizers has been steadily increasing. Rarity potassium ore deposits and the high investments required for the development of new deposits made world potash industry as a sort of "exclusive club". In 2011 volume of the global potash market has exceeded pre-crisis levels. Potash producers in the world are working with the load close to 100% in order to meet the growing demand for potash fertilizer under conditions of increased demand with limited supply. A steady demand for potash is is also contributed to the growth prices. Thus, in the long term consumption of potash fertilizers will continue to increase.