Belarus: Market for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers 2025

Market Size for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in Belarus

After three years of growth, the Belarusian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -5.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in Belarus

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 585%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 446%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Belarus, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +73.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exported from Belarus were Guatemala ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +71.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Nigeria (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers into Belarus reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by -41% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 542%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 589%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Belarus, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X kg), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+36.6% per year) and Belgium (+25.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Belarus, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.9% per year) and Germany (+37.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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