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France: Potassium Nitrate Market 2024

Potassium Nitrate Market Size in France

In 2022, the French potassium nitrate market decreased by -1.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Potassium nitrate consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potassium Nitrate Production in France

In value terms, potassium nitrate production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potassium Nitrate Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of potassium nitrates exported from France expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 107%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium nitrate exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 124%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of potassium nitrate exports from France, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +571.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for potassium nitrate exported from France were Canada ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +693.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassium nitrate export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 109%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Canada (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potassium Nitrate Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of potassium nitrates into France fell to X tons, waning by -6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potassium nitrate imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest potassium nitrate supplier to France, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium nitrate imports from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Israel amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+7.8% per year) and Denmark (+37.8% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X), Belgium ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest potassium nitrate suppliers to France, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +43.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average potassium nitrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 Netherlands (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potassium nitrates in the world?

China remains the largest potassium nitrate consuming country worldwide, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, potassium nitrate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 5.5% share.

What are the largest producers of potassium nitrates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Chile and India, with a combined 36% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of potassium nitrates to France?

In value terms, Israel constituted the largest supplier of potassium nitrate to France, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of potassium nitrates from France?

In value terms, Slovakia remains the key foreign market for potassium nitrate exports from France, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for potassium nitrates in France?

In 2021, the average potassium nitrate export price amounted to $3,373 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for potassium nitrates in France?

The average potassium nitrate import price stood at $890 per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium nitrate market in France. 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:

FCL 4025 -

Country coverage:

France

Data coverage:

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

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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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
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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