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Ethiopia: Potassium Hydroxide Market 2024

Potassium Hydroxide Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian potassium hydroxide market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potassium Hydroxide Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, potassium hydroxide production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Potassium hydroxide production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potassium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after eight years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 197%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for potassium hydroxide exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Finland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Finland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland amounted to -3.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassium hydroxide export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to -3.2% per year.

Potassium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, imports of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) into Ethiopia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 20% on 2021 figures. In general, imports posted a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 545%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 423%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main potassium hydroxide supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 3% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X kg), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.9% per year) and Tanzania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to Ethiopia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+27.1% per year) and France (-26.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassium hydroxide import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($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 United Arab Emirates (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide market in Ethiopia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132530 - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023