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?
The Price of KCl for Water Softeners
Jul 24, 2009
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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.
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.
Hmmm, Saskatchewan has HUGE Potash mine. Big exporter.
Where might that be?
Well, not all, but certainly the most. Russia/Belarus is apparently a close second.
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.
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