Indonesia: 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 Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers increased by 254% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Indonesia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -8.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 209%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia (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 Indonesia, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled +79.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+22.4% per year) and Vietnam (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Indonesia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia stood at +73.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+22.8% per year) and Malaysia (-30.1% 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, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Malaysia (+11.7%), 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 Indonesia

For the third year in a row, Indonesia 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 91% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild expansion. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

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. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Indonesia, together accounting for 84% of total imports. The United States and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +98.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Indonesia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Jordan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.1% per year) and China (-1.1% per year).

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 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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