Denmark: 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 Denmark

For the third consecutive year, the Danish market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 14% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -96% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 140% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 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 sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 106%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (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 Denmark, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway totaled +30.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-41.2% per year) and the UK (+6.9% per year).

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 Denmark were Norway ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +161.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

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, picking up by 207% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Germany (+24.2%), 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 Denmark

For the fifth year in a row, Denmark recorded growth in supplies from abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady 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 dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 246% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +32.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Denmark, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +22.4%.

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, with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-7.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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