Potassium Sulfate SOP 50% K2O

1. Product Overview

Potassium Sulfate (SOP) 50% K₂O is a high-value potassium fertilizer supplying essential potassium and sulfur for intensive agricultural production. It is primarily used for crops that require high potassium availability while benefiting from low-chloride nutrition. Its strong agronomic performance, crop compatibility, and suitability for premium-value crops make SOP a strategically important fertilizer for efficient nutrient management and global agricultural supply chains.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄)
• Potassium content: 50% K₂O
• Sulfur content: Typically approximately 17–18% S
• Grade: Agricultural/fertilizer grade
• Physical form: Crystalline or granular solid
• Color: Typically white to off-white
• Solubility: Water-soluble, suitable for efficient nutrient delivery
• Particle size: Available in standard granular/crystalline grades according to buyer requirements
• Packaging options: 25 kg, 50 kg bags; jumbo bags and bulk packaging available subject to specification
• Shelf life: Typically long-term when stored sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Fertilizer manufacturing: Used as a premium potassium and sulfur nutrient source in blended and compound fertilizers.
• High-value agriculture: Suitable for fruits, vegetables, tobacco, potatoes, grapes, and other chloride-sensitive crops.
• Fertigation and intensive farming: Water-soluble grades support controlled nutrient application through irrigation systems.
• Specialty crop production: Provides potassium without introducing significant chloride, supporting crop quality and nutrient management.
• Performance advantage: Compared with potassium chloride (MOP), SOP offers a low-chloride potassium source while simultaneously supplying sulfur, making it particularly valuable where chloride sensitivity or crop quality requirements are important.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Reliable nutrient composition and controlled physical characteristics for predictable fertilizer performance.
• Supply reliability: Structured bulk sourcing supports consistent procurement for commercial agricultural operations.
• Logistics capability: Suitable for containerized, jumbo-bag, or bulk shipment according to buyer and destination requirements.
• Price competitiveness: Competitive bulk sourcing supports cost-efficient procurement at commercial volumes.
• Sustainability: Efficient nutrient delivery and dual potassium-sulfur nutrition can support optimized fertilizer programs and responsible nutrient management.
• Technical documentation: Product specifications, quality documentation, and relevant commercial/shipping documents can be provided according to transaction requirements.
• Strategic sourcing value: Combines potassium and sulfur in one low-chloride fertilizer, helping buyers streamline nutrient procurement and improve crop-specific fertilizer strategies.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–25 MT per container, subject to packaging, container specifications, and shipping regulations