Potash consumption in 2022 reached its highest global volume in East Asia, with a staggering 13.34 million metric tons. Not far behind, Latin America also displayed significant demand, consuming 8.47 million tons of potash that year. Potash, a vital nutrient for agricultural crops, is rich in potassium and plays a crucial role in enhancing plant growth and overall yield.
Consumption of potash fertilizer worldwide in 2022, by world region
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Characteristic
Consumption in thousand metric tons
East Asia
13,335.3
Latin America
8,471
North America
5,328.8
South Asia
2,187.3
E. Europe & C. Asia
1,651
West Europe
1,463.6
Africa
904.8
Central Europe
620.4
Oceania
389.7
West Asia
305
World
34,656.7
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Consumption in thousand metric tons13,335.313,335.38,4718,4715,328.85,328.82,187.32,187.31,6511,6511,463.61,463.6904.8904.8620.4620.4389.7389.730530534,656.734,656.7East AsiaLatin AmericaNorth AmericaSouth AsiaE. Europe & C. AsiaWest EuropeAfricaCentral EuropeOceaniaWest AsiaWorld
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