Global Supply

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) in their June 2011, Fertilizer Outlook 2011-2015:

  • In 2010 the fertilizer industry operated at a nameplate capacity of 81%, compared to a capacity of 76% in 2009
     
  • Total nutrient production increased by 10% from 2008-2010
     
  • Potassium (K) accounted for 50% of the nutrient production increase from 2009-2010
     
  • Global Potassium (K) sales are expected to increase in 2011 by 6%