OREANDA-NEWS. April 22, 2010. Belarusian state association Belaruskali plans to export about 480,000 tonnes of potash fertilizers in April 2010, compared to 150,000 tonnes in April 2009, a representative in the administration of the company told.

Belaruskali plans to export 4.9-5.5 million tonnes of potash in 2010, compared to 2.948 million tones in 2009.

In April, the company plans to produce about 800,000 tonnes of potash fertilizers, down from 900,000 tonnes in March.

Supplies to the domestic market are projected at 320,000 tonnes in April.

Belaruskali’s potash exports fell to 2.948 million tonnes in 2009 from 6.48 million tonnes in 2008.

Belaruskali is one of the largest potash makers in the world, employing about 20,000 personnel. The company plans to increase its output to 9.65 million tonnes annually by 2015. Belaruskali accounts for 15.3% of the world potash production. (Br2,980 - USD 1)