Potassium chloride (muriate of potash)
CPC v2.1 Code: 34631
About potassium chloride (muriate of potash)
cpc code 34631 covers the production and trade of potassium chloride, also known as muriate of potash. Potassium chloride is a crucial mineral fertilizer used in agriculture to improve crop yields and soil fertility. As a major component of the global fertilizer industry, the potassium chloride market plays a vital role in supporting food production and ensuring food security worldwide.
Production process
Potassium chloride is primarily extracted from natural mineral deposits, such as underground salt mines and evaporation ponds. The main production process involves mining, crushing, and purifying the raw potassium chloride ore to remove impurities. Depending on the source, the extracted potassium chloride may undergo further processing, such as granulation or compaction, to produce the desired product specifications.
Production inputs
The key inputs for the potassium chloride industry include the raw potassium chloride ore, mining and processing equipment, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure. Significant amounts of water are also required for the various stages of production. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the mining and processing facilities.
Production outputs
The primary output of cpc code 34631 is refined potassium chloride, which is then used as a fertilizer by 01111 Wheat, 01112 (Maize (corn)), 01113 Rice, and other agricultural sectors. Potassium chloride may also be used in the production of various chemicals, such as 20119 Other basic organic chemical products n.e.c. and 20121 Fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, as well as in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
Family tree for potassium chloride (muriate of potash)
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3463'>3463: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34631'>34631: Potassium chloride (muriate of potash)</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34632'>34632: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash)</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34639'>34639: Carnallite, sylvite and other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c.</a>"]
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