Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers increased by 953% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -30.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 212%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 130%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (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 the Czech Republic, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+4.4% per year) and Romania (-26.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+4.2% per year) and Poland (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export 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 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (+7.7%), 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, when their volume increased by 206% to X tons. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (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 the Czech Republic, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +226.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to the Czech Republic, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +197.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+16.5% per year) and Germany (+21.9% 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, with a decrease of -14.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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