Production feedstocks such as natural gas and sulfur account for a major part of PotashCorp's annual procurement. Other significant goods, services and materials purchased include rail and ocean freight services, electricity, materials for maintenance and repair, and contract services.

The total value of goods, materials and services purchased in 2006 was just over $2.3 billion. These are provided by over 370 key suppliers, mainly in the United States, Canada and Trinidad.