September 15, 2026
Platts refines specifications for two MOP FOB Vancouver assessments from Sept. 15
Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has updated the specifications of its FOB Vancouver standard (FKCIB04) and granular (FKCIM04) muriate of potash (MOP) price assessments, effective Sept. 15, 2026.
The amendments are intended to better reflect potash market dynamics in the Americas region. The assessment specifications are as follows:
| Previous | Effective Sept. 15 | |
| Assessment Name: | Potassium Chloride (Standard) FOB Vancouver Spot $/mt (FKCIB04) | Potassium Chloride (Standard) FOB Vancouver Spot $/mt (FKCIB04) |
| Quality: | Standard KCl | Standard-grade potassium chloride (KCl), 60%-61% potassium oxide (K2O) content |
| Quantity: | Minimum 6,000 metric tons | 30,000-50,000 mt |
| Basis and location: |
Based on spot sales. Country: Canada. Loading ports: Vancouver (Canada), Moody (Canada), Portland (US), Thunder Bay (US). Where no standard-grade MOP sales have been confirmed, Platts reporters can use the known granular MOP price and apply the prevailing price differential if appropriate. |
FOB Vancouver, Canada |
| Timing: | Product to be shipped up to 30 days forward | Loading eight to 60 days forward from date of publication |
| Previous | Effective Sept. 15 | |
| Assessment Name: | Potassium Chloride Granular FOB Vancouver $/mt (FKCIM04) | Potassium Chloride Granular FOB Vancouver $/mt (FKCIM04) |
| Quality: | Granular KCl | Granular-grade potassium chloride (KCl), 60%-61% potassium oxide (K2O) content |
| Quantity: | Minimum 6,000 metric tons | 30,000-50,000 mt |
| Basis and location: |
Based on spot sales. Country: Canada. Loading ports: Vancouver (Canada), Moody (Canada), Portland (US), Thunder Bay (US). Where no standard grade MOP sales have been confirmed, Platts reporters can use the known granular MOP price and apply the prevailing price differential if appropriate. |
FOB Vancouver, Canada |
| Timing: | Product to be shipped up to 30 days forward | Loading eight to 60 days forward from date of publication |
These assessments are published on Energy Core, in the Platts Fertecon Potash Market Report and on the fixed page FEA0365. The prices are assessed on Tuesdays at 1630 São Paulo time and follow the São Paulo publishing schedule.
Platts originally proposed the update on July 30 in a subscriber note, available here. Following market feedback, Platts announced its decision to implement the changes effective Sept. 15, 2026, in a subscriber note published on Aug. 18, available here.
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