Poland - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingDramatic 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.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Potassium Hydroxide in Poland (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| South Korea | 1,581 | 1,392 | 1,443 | 1,703 | 1,846 | 2,232 | 2,332 | 2,354 | 2,407 | 2,395 | 2,101 | 2,413 | 2,259 |
| France | 2,113 | 2,669 | 1,998 | 3,299 | 3,520 | N/A | 5,840 | N/A | 2,288 | 2,259 | 2,217 | 1,920 | 1,997 |
| Czech Republic | 1,590 | 1,623 | 1,874 | 2,064 | 2,074 | 2,155 | 2,379 | 2,582 | 2,169 | 2,176 | 2,012 | 1,882 | 1,552 |
| Italy | 1,358 | 1,706 | 1,742 | 1,876 | 1,781 | 1,827 | 1,626 | 1,521 | 1,929 | 2,065 | 1,795 | 1,496 | 1,108 |
| Average | 1,573 | 1,591 | 1,765 | 1,914 | 1,913 | 2,012 | 2,208 | 2,387 | 2,168 | 2,081 | 1,991 | 1,833 | 1,634 |
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).
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LIST OF FIGURES
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