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Australia - Potassic Fertilizers (Mineral and Chemical) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Australia: Potassic Fertilizer Market 2025

Potassic Fertilizer Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian potassic fertilizer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Potassic fertilizer consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Potassic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of potassic fertilizers exported from Australia surged to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potassic fertilizer exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for potassic fertilizer exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potassic fertilizer exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potassic fertilizers exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average potassic fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potassic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of potassic fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potassic fertilizer imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of potassic fertilizer imports to Australia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest potassic fertilizer suppliers to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassic fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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, together comprising 51% 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, together comprising 65% of global production. These countries were followed by China, Israel, Jordan and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of potassic fertilizers to Australia?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of potassic fertilizer to Australia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

What are the leading importers of potassic fertilizers from Australia?

In value terms, Timor-Leste emerged as the key foreign market for potassic fertilizer exports from Australia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with an 18% share of total exports.

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

The average potassic fertilizer export price stood at $293 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -38.9% against the previous year.

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

In 2021, the average potassic fertilizer import price amounted to $391 per ton, surging by 9.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassic fertilizer market in Australia. 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 Australia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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