France: 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 France

The French market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 136% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 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 France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, which decreased by -25.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (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 France, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-24.8% per year) and Belgium (-15.2% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from France, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-16.4% per year) and Belgium (-10.9% 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, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Algeria (+17.4%), 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 France

In 2022, the amount of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers imported into France skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 154% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to France, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +48.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.7% per year) and Germany (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to France, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +40.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.5% per year) and Belgium (+7.7% 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, which is down by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 51% 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 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 States (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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