Egypt: 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 Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -61.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a dramatic setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Egypt

Exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Egypt shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -22.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 3,674%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained 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 shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,513% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (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 Egypt, with a approx. 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon stood at +21.3%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon totaled +10.5%.

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, falling by -96.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Lebanon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to +17.4% per year.

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

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers imported into Egypt declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -71% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 427%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 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 reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 435%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Egypt, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +4.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.7%.

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, picking up by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 77%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +7.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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