The Price of KCl for Water Softeners

[W. eWatson]

Why has the price (Subject) risen so much over the last 4-5 years? At one time I heard there was a shortage in Alaska. What's the scoop?

[justalurker .]

[Master Betty]

I was considering changing but it was $27 for 40lbs at HD. Looks like I'm on the salt for awhile. But even at that price I'd only pay $200 - $300 (?) a year anyway.

[justalurker .]

[Robert Neville]

K (potash) is a key component of fertilizer. My understanding was that agricultural demand caused China to withhold exports for internal use, which in turn drove prices up around the world.

[justalurker .]

[Tony Hwang]

Hmmm, Saskatchewan has HUGE Potash mine. Big exporter.

[justalurker .]

[W. eWatson]

Where might that be?

[Robert Neville]

Well, not all, but certainly the most. Russia/Belarus is apparently a close second.

[Master Betty]

Where KCI is $27/40lbs. :-) Austin.

I remember pricing it awhile back and it was somewhere in the low teens.

Actually, $300 unless I run a hose back for my pool. I think I'm just going to run the hose to the backyard and forget it and leave the salt. That's too much.