MOP Supplier — Potassium Chloride 0-0-60
Muriate of potash (MOP), or potassium chloride, is the most widely used potassium fertiliser and the main source of potash in world agriculture. FUSHKOV GCG supplies standard and granular MOP to agricultural buyers and fertiliser producers internationally on Incoterms 2020 terms.
Potassium
60% K2O min (0-0-60)
Forms
Standard, granular
Packaging
Bulk, big bags, bags
Terms
Incoterms 2020
What MOP is
Potassium chloride, KCl, is extracted from underground potash ore deposits by conventional or solution mining and then refined by flotation or crystallisation. Fertiliser grade MOP contains at least 60% potassium expressed as K2O, which corresponds to roughly 95% KCl. The pink or red colour of many grades comes from traces of iron oxide; white MOP is produced by crystallisation and usually has a slightly higher K2O content. Major exporters include Canada, Russia and Belarus.
Standard and granular MOP
Standard MOP
Fine crystalline material, used mainly for direct application and as a raw material in the production of compound NPK fertilisers.
Granular MOP
Compacted granules, typically 2–4 mm, sized to match urea, DAP and MAP for bulk blending and mechanical spreading.
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Potassium (K2O), min | 60.0% |
| Potassium chloride (KCl), typical | about 95% |
| Moisture, max | 0.5% |
| Granule size (granular) | 2–4 mm, 90% min |
| Colour | Pink / red or white |
| HS code | 3104 20 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Use in agriculture
Potassium regulates water balance, strengthens stems and improves crop quality and resistance to drought and disease. MOP is applied to cereals, maize, oilseeds, sugar crops, rice and pastures, and is the main potassium component of bulk blends and compound fertilisers. For chloride-sensitive crops such as tobacco and some fruit and vegetable crops, potassium sulphate is often preferred.
Packaging and logistics
MOP is shipped in bulk, in big bags or in 50 kg bags, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. Granular MOP is preferred for long sea voyages and blending because it generates less dust and is less prone to caking.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
International supply. We supply potash to agricultural buyers and fertiliser producers internationally.
Incoterms 2020. The delivery basis is fixed in the contract under Incoterms 2020 rules.
Independent inspection. Quantity and quality are typically checked by an independent inspector at loading.
Consultation and offer. Send a request to receive a consultation and a commercial offer for your volume and destination.
Frequently asked questions
What does 0-0-60 mean?
The grade shows no nitrogen, no phosphorus and 60% potassium expressed as K2O, as a percentage by weight.
Is there a difference between pink and white MOP?
The colour comes from traces of iron oxide and the production method. Agronomically both supply potassium in the same chloride form; the K2O content is fixed in the specification.
Which HS code applies to MOP?
Potassium chloride used as a fertiliser is classified under HS 3104 20. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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