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TABLE 5
U.S. IMPORTS FOR CONSUMPTION OF POTASH, BY TYPE1
 
Approximate Quantity
average K2O (metric tons) Value
equivalent content Gross K2O (thousands)
    (percentage)   weight   equivalente   Customs   C.i.f.2
2005:
Potassium chloride3 61 7,880,000 4,810,000 1,100,000 1,160,000
Potassium sulfate 51 106,000 53,900 23,400 27,700
Potassium nitrate 45 120,000 54,000 40,700 46,200
Potassium sodium nitrate mixture 14 5,700 798 1,750 2,250
Total XX   8,110,000   4,920,000   1,170,000   1,240,000
2006:                  
Potassium chloride3 61 7,130,000 4,350,000 1,070,000 1,130,000
Potassium sulfate 51 99,200 50,600 22,100 25,200
Potassium nitrate 45 150,000 67,300 52,300 59,900
Potassium sodium nitrate mixture 14 259 36 184 193
Total XX   7,380,000   4,470,000   1,150,000   1,210,000
eEstimated. XX Not applicable.
1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
2Cost, insurance, and freight.
3Contains imports listed under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States code 3104.10.0000.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, as adjusted by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program


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