Belgium: 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 Belgium

The Belgian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, when their volume decreased by -67.2% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 488% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 367% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Belgium, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +37.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.0% per year) and Lebanon (-85.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Belgium, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+7.8% per year) and Lebanon (-80.4% per year).

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, dropping by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 China (+71.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers into Belgium surged to X tons, picking up by 28% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 319%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers reached $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Belgium, with a combined 72% share of total imports. France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +63.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports. France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +44.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 74%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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