Planning reference, not a live quote: ranges on this page are modeled from public benchmarks and regional assumptions. Confirm the dated local offer, freight, application, delivery window, payment terms, and expiration before acting.
South Carolina is a soybean, corn, and tobacco state with the Pee Dee region and Lowcountry supporting row crop and specialty production. Potash (MOP) has a modeled planning range of $335–$410/ton in South Carolina markets as a 2026 planning reference, reflecting Southern supply chain conditions.
| Benchmark | Price | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NOLA barge (national reference) | $310–$380/ton | +15–25% |
| South Carolina co-op / distributor | $335–$410/ton | +23–33% |
| South Carolina retail delivered | $344–$422/ton | +25–35% |
Use this range to prepare questions, not to make a purchase decision. Confirm the dated source evidence and the actual local delivered quote before acting.
South Carolina receives fertilizer via Charleston port and truck from Georgia distributors; pricing runs 6–9% over NOLA.
| Driver | Impact |
|---|---|
| Canadian supply expansion | Nutrien and Mosaic expanded Saskatchewan capacity, providing global buffer supply and limiting price upside. |
| Belarus sanctions impact | Belarusian potash remains under Western sanctions; Canadian and Russian supply has partially filled the gap. |
| Brazil demand cycle | Brazil's soy crop drives global potash demand; their buying cycle in Q3-Q4 affects U.S. pricing. |
| Currency effects | CAD/USD movements affect competitiveness of Canadian potash imports. |
South Carolina farmers typically source Potash (MOP) through regional co-operatives, independent retailers, and direct distributor contracts. Compare the complete written terms of each local offer; freight, application, financing, storage, delivery window, and quote expiration can matter as much as the headline price.
The modeled planning range for Potash (MOP) in South Carolina is approximately $335–$410/ton. It is not a live local quote. Confirm the supplier, product, freight, application, delivery, payment, and expiration terms.
South Carolina sits in the Southern supply zone. South Carolina receives fertilizer via Charleston port and truck from Georgia distributors. Premiums over NOLA benchmarks typically run 8–16% depending on season and logistics conditions.
Seasonal programs can change freight, financing, storage, application, and delivery terms. Compare the complete written offer and decision window; GrainBrief organizes dated evidence but does not tell a buyer exactly when to act.
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