On January 8, the average ex-factory price of 52% powdered potassium sulfate in Mannheim was 3,950–4,100 yuan per ton, down 50 yuan per ton. Market procurement of potassium sulfate remained primarily driven by essential restocking, with overall trading activity continuing to be subdued. PriceSeek's analysis of potassium sulfate indicates a bearish score of -1.5. The average ex-factory price of potassium sulfate fell by 50 yuan per ton to 3,950–4,100 yuan per ton, a decline of approximately 1.25%. Market procurement was dominated by essential restocking, and trading activity remained weak, reflecting soft demand and relatively ample supply, which exerted significant downward pressure on spot prices. The primary factors contributing to the price decline were insufficient end-user demand and a lack of speculative procurement. The market is likely to remain weak in the short term.