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EU - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 9, 2022

EU Potassium Hydroxide Exports Robustly Grow, Rising Threefold Over Past Decade

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU potassium hydroxide market totaled approx. $423M in 2021, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). 

EU Potassium Hydroxide Production

Potassium hydroxide production in the European Union was approx. 886K tons in 2021. In value terms, production totaled approx. $282M estimated in export price. 

In recent years, the European production has grown sharply particularly due to new capacities launched in Belgium. In 2017, Inovyn ran its KOH plant with the annual capacity of 155K tons. A year later, Vynova Group inaugurated its new 150K tons facility in Tessenderlo, Belgium. 

EU Potassium Hydroxide Exports

Potassium hydroxide exports reached 732K tons in 2021, surging by 14% compared with 2020 figures. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU.Overall, exports increased more than threefold in the last decade. 

In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports skyrocketed to $349M in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. From 2011 to 2021, exports value grew more than twofold.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (411K tons) was the largest exporter of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), committing 56% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (91K tons), Germany (90K tons), Italy (73K tons) and France (41K tons), together mixing up a 40% share of total volume.

In value terms, Belgium ($162M) remains the largest potassium hydroxide supplier in the European Union, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($49M), with a 14% share of total supplies. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to +9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+6.1% per year) and Italy (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for potassium hydroxide in the European Union amounted to $476 per ton, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($834 per ton), while Germany ($371 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

EU Potassium Hydroxide Imports

Potassium hydroxide imports amounted to 565K tons in 2021, rising by 3.7% against the previous year's figure. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU.Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2011 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports expanded remarkably to $286M in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (151K tons), distantly followed by France (97K tons), Spain (67K tons), Belgium (60K tons), the Netherlands (47K tons) and Denmark (41K tons) were the major importers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), together mixing up 82% of total purchases. 

In value terms, Germany ($77M) constitutes the largest market for imported potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in the European Union, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($38M), with a 13% share of total supplies. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +2.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for potassium hydroxide in the European Union stood at $506 per ton in 2021, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($731 per ton), while Belgium ($305 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20132530 - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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