Group 1 - Seven major potassium fertilizer distribution companies have committed to fulfilling their social responsibility by increasing potassium fertilizer supply and selling at prices based on early June levels to stabilize the market [3] - The companies involved in the initiative include China Agricultural Production Materials Group, Sinochem Fertilizer, China Chemical Construction, Huaken International Trade, Zhejiang Agricultural Group, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Supplies, and Heilongjiang Supply and Marketing Beifeng Agricultural Services [3] - The Secretary-General of the Soil Health Branch of the China Chemical Enterprise Management Association, Qi Zhaoying, indicated that the main issue with rising potassium fertilizer prices lies in the distribution sector rather than production [3] Group 2 - Analyst Zhang Jie noted that the price increase was based on the signing of major contracts in early June, with domestic potassium chloride prices initially declining but then rising again due to limited sales availability and high international prices [4] - Current price increases for potassium chloride range from 450 to 580 yuan per ton compared to early June [4] - The price changes for various potassium products include a rise of 450 yuan for 60% domestic potassium chloride and 580 yuan for 62% port white potassium [5] Group 3 - Qi Zhaoying mentioned that while Chinese companies are rapidly increasing potassium fertilizer extraction in Laos, they face challenges in importing due to lack of import qualifications [6] - Southeast Asian potassium fertilizer prices are higher than domestic prices, yet companies are still willing to sell in the domestic market [6]