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Argentina: Potassic Fertilizer Market 2025

Potassic Fertilizer Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian potassic fertilizer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Potassic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of potassic fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, potassic fertilizer exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for potassic fertilizer exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potassic fertilizer exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay stood at X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for potassic fertilizers exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassic fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potassic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of potassic fertilizers were imported into Argentina; increasing by X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potassic fertilizer imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassic fertilizer to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potassic fertilizer imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Israel (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassic fertilizers to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassic fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potassic fertilizers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Brazil and the United States, with a combined 51% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Belarus, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, South Korea and Israel, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the largest producers of potassic fertilizers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Canada, Russia and Belarus, with a combined 65% share of global production. China, Israel, Jordan and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of potassic fertilizers to Argentina?

In value terms, the largest potassic fertilizer suppliers to Argentina were Canada, Germany and Russia, together accounting for 73% of total imports. Belarus, Belgium, Chile and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

What are the leading importers of potassic fertilizers from Argentina?

In value terms, Uruguay remains the key foreign market for potassic fertilizer exports from Argentina, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Paraguay, with a 23% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for potassic fertilizers in Argentina?

The average potassic fertilizer export price stood at $836 per ton in 2021, growing by 2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for potassic fertilizers in Argentina?

The average potassic fertilizer import price stood at $425 per ton in 2021, rising by 31% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassic fertilizer market in Argentina. 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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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024