Potash
Which countries have potash reserves? 14 countries in the Magna Factbook list potash among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
14 countries list potash among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of France, United Kingdom. Control of potash is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 90.0/100 |
| 2 | France | 83.8/100 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 82.72/100 |
| 4 | Israel | 70.8/100 |
| 5 | Canada | 67.8/100 |
| 6 | Germany | 66.96/100 |
| 7 | Spain | 66.07/100 |
| 8 | Italy | 64.38/100 |
| 9 | Peru | 59.43/100 |
| 10 | Jordan | 52.16/100 |
| 11 | Ethiopia | 51.57/100 |
| 12 | Eritrea | 37.0/100 |
All 14 holders2 more
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Botswana | 34.42/100 |
| 14 | Congo (Brazzaville) | 31.67/100 |
Potash is used for fertilizers, glass, soap, and chemicals.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, United States is the highest-ranked holder of potash, with a power score of 90.0/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of potash. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list potash among their natural resources.
Potash is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 14 countries list potash among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of potash is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold potash?
14 countries list potash among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most potash?
United States is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 90.0/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is potash geopolitically important?
Control of potash is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.