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Poland - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Poland - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sep 8, 2023

Dramatic Drop in Price of Potassium Hydroxide to $1,634 per Ton in Poland

Poland Potassium Hydroxide Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the potassium hydroxide price stood at $1,634 per ton (CIF, Poland), which is down by -10.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,387 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to May 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($2,259 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,108 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Poland Potassium Hydroxide Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Potassium Hydroxide in Poland (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
South Korea1,5811,3921,4431,7031,8462,2322,3322,3542,4072,3952,1012,4132,259
France2,1132,6691,9983,2993,520N/A5,840N/A2,2882,2592,2171,9201,997
Czech Republic1,5901,6231,8742,0642,0742,1552,3792,5822,1692,1762,0121,8821,552
Italy1,3581,7061,7421,8761,7811,8271,6261,5211,9292,0651,7951,4961,108
Average1,5731,5911,7651,9141,9132,0122,2082,3872,1682,0811,9911,8331,634

Poland Potassium Hydroxide Imports

In May 2023, approximately 1K tons of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) were imported into Poland; growing by 19% against the month before. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 45% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.5K tons. From December 2022 to May 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports rose notably to $1.7M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 with an increase of 59% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.2M. From December 2022 to May 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Poland Potassium Hydroxide Imports by Country

In May 2023, the Czech Republic (583 tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to Poland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (160 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (124 tons), with a 12% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (-6.1% per month) and Italy (+3.6% per month).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($905K) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to Poland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($361K), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (-3.3% per month) and France (+26.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide market in Poland. 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.

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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