OREANDA-NEWS. December 22, 2011. Potash fertilizer export of OJSC Belaruskali rose 14.4% on the year in January-September to 6.1 million tonnes, a representative in the administration of the company told.

Potash output amounted to 6.9 million tonnes, up 3.4% on the year.

The increase is attributed to market revival after the global recession and favorable trends.

The price of potash is getting closer to U.S. USD 400 per tonne, compared to USD 300 in 2010, the representative said.

The state controls 100% in Belaruskali.

The state-owned Belarusian company OJSC Belaruskali is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of potash fertilizers, employing about 20,000 personnel. It operates the Starobinskoye potash salts deposit and comprises four mine groups, auxiliary shops and support units.

Belaruskali controls 16% of the world’s potash fertilizer market.