More needed than ever

Almost a year after signing the contract, the starting signal has been given: K+S and the Elixir Group have jointly held the groundbreaking ceremony for the production of 50,000 tons of technical monoammonium phosphate 12-61 (tMAP) per year. After an 18-month planning phase, a new production facility is being built in the Serbian chemical park Prahovo (ICP), near the borders with Romania and Bulgaria.

Elixir, a producer of regular and high-purity phosphoric acid, is working closely with K+S. Phosphoric acid and tMAP production are closely linked, which is not only sustainable in terms of the circular economy, but also guarantees a high-quality product.

K+S will market fully water-soluble tMAP under its soluMAP® brand in Europe, expanding its portfolio of potash and magnesium products.

Europe currently imports aound 80% of its phosphate demand in fertigation from China (Source: Argus Media). There, tMAP and its precursors are used as raw materials for battery production. It is already becoming apparent that availability is becoming scarce as a result. In addition, immense delays due to inspection times, customs duties and handling costs at the port of destination are presenting customers with major challenges.

Short delivery times with the same high level of service by K+S are essential for the successful production and distribution of water-soluble fertilizers. K+S guarantees this through its central location and existing logistics network in Central Europe. Thanks to its location on the second largest river in Europe, the Danube, the Prahovo site itself has very good access to the important application markets. Within a few days, customers can expect product supplied via truck in Europe and Turkey.

K+S, as a supplier of potassium and magnesium specialties in Europe, is expanding its activities in the field of fertigation through its partnership with the Elixir Group. In the usual quality of service from Europe.