World - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Potassium Hydroxide - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | India |
| 3 | Japan |
| 4 | Mexico |
| 5 | United States |
In value terms, the largest potassium hydroxide markets worldwide were China, India and Japan, together comprising 44% of the global market. These countries were followed by Mexico, the United States, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Nigeria, Spain, Ethiopia, Thailand and France, which together accounted for a further 30%.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Nigeria recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while potassium hydroxide market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Potassium Hydroxide Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Jordan | 427 | 366 | 348 | -9.7% |
| Belgium | 399 | 423 | 423 | 3.0% |
| Germany | 469 | 494 | 429 | -4.4% |
| Italy | 530 | 557 | 486 | -4.2% |
| Czech Republic | 584 | 665 | 536 | -4.2% |
| United States | 660 | 738 | 694 | 2.5% |
| South Korea | 741 | 766 | 707 | -2.3% |
| Average | 591 | 607 | 569 | -1.8% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($707 per ton), while Jordan ($348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Israel | 490 | 454 | 818 | 29.2% |
| United Kingdom | 512 | 469 | 750 | 21.0% |
| Russia | 702 | 764 | 706 | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | 888 | 876 | 680 | -12.5% |
| Spain | 477 | 462 | 656 | 17.3% |
| United States | 888 | 805 | 646 | -14.7% |
| Mexico | 674 | 676 | 608 | -5.0% |
| Malaysia | 740 | 726 | 585 | -11.1% |
| Germany | 514 | 533 | 499 | -1.5% |
| France | 467 | 498 | 436 | -3.4% |
| Denmark | 408 | 464 | 420 | 1.5% |
| Belgium | 390 | 321 | 337 | -7.0% |
| Free Zones | 372 | 270 | 259 | -16.6% |
| Average | 655 | 674 | 681 | 2.0% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Israel ($818 per ton), while Free Zones ($259 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Potassium Hydroxide - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| Germany | 90 | 90 | 71 | -11.5% |
| Malaysia | 37 | 39 | 45 | 9.7% |
| Israel | 33 | 30 | 42 | 12.4% |
| France | 36 | 37 | 34 | -2.8% |
| Spain | 9.4 | 9.9 | 29 | 75.4% |
In value terms, Germany ($71M), Malaysia ($45M) and Israel ($42M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 21% of global imports. France, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Mexico and Free Zones lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.
Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands (+81.6% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Potassium Hydroxide - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| South Korea | 107 | 153 | 147 | 17.2% |
| Belgium | 124 | 154 | 133 | 3.5% |
| United States | 89 | 86 | 79 | -5.9% |
| Czech Republic | 34 | 45 | 42 | 11.7% |
| Italy | 34 | 38 | 34 | -0.8% |
In value terms, South Korea ($147M), Belgium ($133M) and the United States ($79M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 56% share of global exports.
South Korea recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Potassium Hydroxide - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for potassium hydroxide worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Potassium Hydroxide - Product Coverage
- HS 281520 - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global potassium hydroxide market. 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:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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